Ginger Batter Pudding With Melted Butter

Ingredients

• 6 large spoonfuls flour
• 1 quart milk
• 6 egg yolks
• 3 egg whites
• 1 teaspoon salt
• 1 teaspoon beaten ginger
• Melted butter for serving
• Optional: ripe currants, apricots, small plums, damsons, or white bullace

Method

1. 1 Mix flour and milk in a pan until smooth.
2. 2 Beat egg yolks and whites, then stir into the milk mixture.
3. 3 Strain the mixture through a sieve.
4. 4 Add salt and beaten ginger; stir well.
5. 5 Dip a cloth in boiling water, flour it, pour in the batter, and tie it close.
6. 6 Boil for 1 hour (add 30 minutes if using fruit). Serve with melted butter.