Lemon Sponge Pudding - cooking recipe

Ingredients

1 1/2 c. milk
3/4 c. sugar
3 eggs
1/2 lemon rind, grated
3 Tbsp. flour
3/4 tsp. salt
3 Tbsp. lemon juice

Preparation

Scald milk in double boiler.
Mix dry ingredients and add to beaten egg yolks.
Gradually add the scalded milk, stirring constantly.
When cool, gradually add lemon juice and rind, mixing thoroughly.
Now fold in stiffly beaten egg whites.
Bake in a pan of hot water in a slow oven at 325\u00b0 for 45 minutes.
Chill before serving.
If pudding has not browned on top within 45 minutes, turn on broiler for a minute or two to have it a beautiful golden brown.
Serve with a lemon sauce.
Makes 6 servings.