According to Wikipedia, custard powder is as follows: Bird's Custard
Bird's Custard (a brand name ) is the original version of what is known generically as custard powder. It is a cornflour (US cornstarch)-based powder which thickens to form a custard -like sauce when mixed with milk and heated to a sufficient temperature. Bird's Custard was first formulated and first cooked by Alfred Bird in 1837, because his wife was allergic to eggs, [1] the key ingredient used to thicken traditional custard. In some regions, such as some parts of the United Kingdom , the popularity of this type of dessert is such that it is simply known as "custard." In such cases, general usage of the word may be more likely to refer to the "Bird's" custard rather than to the traditional egg-based variety. In recent years, "instant" versions (containing powdered milk and sugar and requiring only hot water) and ready-made custard in tins, plastic pots and cartons have also become popular. A food and drink survey carried out in 2000 found 99% of customers recognised the brand,[citation needed] which accounts for 45% of the custard consumed in the UK. [citation needed] Bird's Custard is also exported to several countries around the world, including the United States, where it is popular among several ethnic groups. Many ethnic and specialty stores across the United States sell the product.[citation needed] In Canada , Bird's Custard can often be found in many popular grocery supermarkets. In addition to the Bird's brand, generic cornflour-based custards are widely available. hth Jennifer On 5/15/11, Sandy! <[email protected]> wrote: > What is this custard powder, and where! Can you purchase it? > > -----Original Message----- > From: [email protected] > [mailto:[email protected]] On Behalf Of Donald > Sent: Sunday, May 15, 2011 2:22 PM > To: cooking dark > Subject: [CnD] Victoria Day Empire Cookies > > > In Canada this coming weekend is known as Victoria Day long weekend at > which we celebrate our current queens birthday even though she was really > born in April. Victoria Day is from Queen Victoria of the 19th century who > was also our queen. It now is used to mark the beginning of summer in the > 20th century. > Empire Cookies > > 3 Cups all purpose flour, sifted before measuring > > 1/4 tsp baking soda > > 1/4 tsp cream of tartar > > pinch of salt > > 2 tablespoons custard powder > > Blend above ingredients together. > > > > ½ pound butter or shortening > > 1 egg > > 3/4 cup white sugar > > Cream above ingredients together. > > Add blended flour to creamed ingredients. > > Roll into 1/4 inch thickness and cut into round shapes. *Be careful and do > not blend extra flour into the dough if you are dusting your rolling > surface. > > Place onto ungreased cookie sheet. * I use parchment paper. > > Bake at 350 for 10 minutes. Let cool. > > Sandwich two cookies together with thin layer of raspberry jam. *1/4 or 1/2 > teaspoon depending on your cookie size. Coat top cookie with vanilla icing > > sugar glaze/frosting and decorate with cherry quarter or silver ball in the > centre of the cookie. > > > > > _______________________________________________ > Cookinginthedark mailing list > [email protected] > http://acbradio.org/mailman/listinfo/cookinginthedark > > _______________________________________________ > Cookinginthedark mailing list > [email protected] > http://acbradio.org/mailman/listinfo/cookinginthedark > _______________________________________________ Cookinginthedark mailing list [email protected] http://acbradio.org/mailman/listinfo/cookinginthedark
