Vanilla custard

• milk↗1l l
• egg yolks↗8
• vanilla sugar↗140g g
• cornflour↗3 tbsp tbsp
• plain flour↗3 tbsp tbsp

Step-by-step instructions

1. 1

   Heat the milk in the saucepan until it comes just up to the boil, then take off the heat immediately. In a bowl, beat together the egg yolks, vanilla sugar and flours. Pour the milk slowly over the egg mix, beating well.

2. 2

   Return the mixture to the pan and place over a low heat, stirring for 8-10 mins until the mixture begins to thicken. Remove and serve with the dumplings.