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Egg Custard, an original illustrative image based on the cited recipe

Lunch

Egg Custard

A turn-of-the-century lunch recipe featuring yolks 2 eggs, with the original instructions and source page intact.

LunchVegetarianOvenPublic domainHistoric recipeSource transcription
Est. prep10 min
Est. cook35 min
Est. serves2
Total45 min
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  • Yolks 2 eggs
  • Few grains salt
  • 2 tablespoons milk

Historical transcription

Source method

  1. 1

    Beat eggs slightly, add milk and salt. Pour into small buttered cup, place in pan of hot water, and bake until firm; cool, remove from cup, and cut in fancy shapes with French vegetable cutters.

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