Velvet Pudding

1. 1

   Preheat the oven to between 300u00b0 and 350u00b0.

2. 2

   Combine 1/2 cup sugar, salt and cake flour.

3. 3

   Heat the milk to almost boiling point and slowly pour the hot milk over the dry mixture.

4. 4

   Stir continuously.

5. 5

   Cook the mixture slowly, stirring constantly, until it thickens.

6. 6

   Beat the egg yolks and add the hot mixture.

7. 7

   Mix well.

8. 8

   Add the butter and vanilla.

9. 9

   Pour the mixture into a greased baking dish and bake for 40 minutes until light brown on top. Remove from the oven, keeping the temperature at 300u00b0.

10. 10

    Spread a thin layer of jam on top.

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    Beat the egg whites with 2/5 cup sugar until stiff.

12. 12

    Spread the meringue over the pudding.

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    Return the pudding to the oven and bake until the meringue is pale brown.

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