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Tansy pudding

Tansy Pudding is typically served on Beltane, Midsummer and Ostara. Hang tansy over your entryway door to prevent evil from entering the house.

Ingredients

2 cups milk
1 tablespoon butter
1⁄2 cup bread crumbs (fresh)
1⁄4 cup honey
2 egg (beaten)
2 tablespoons tansy leaf (chopped)
  sauce (optional, lemon gelatine or lemon curd to decorate the top)

Instructions

Bring the milk and butter to a boil then pour over the breadcrumbs, set aside and allow the mixture to settle for 30 minutes.

Beat together the sugar, tansy leaves, eggs, then, fold into the breadcrumb mix.

Pour into serving dishes and bake at 350° F until the pudding sets.

Remove from heat, allow the pudding to cool, extend a layer or lemon gelatine or lemon curd on the top, if using, and place in the refrigerator until thoroughly chilled.

Total time
45 minutes
Cooking time 30 minutes
Preparation time 15 minutes
Yield
4 servings

Notes

Serve with cream and honey.

Preparation time does not take into account standing time.

Variations

Substitute 2 medium sized egg with 3 large egg yolks for a more yellow color.

Should you want to make a pudding without tansy, substitute 2 tablespoons of chopped tansy leaves with 2 tablespoons of seedless raisins.

Source

North American cuisine

Tansy is not approved as food in some places.

easy, bake
dessert, treats
American food recipes
Food in U.S.A.

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