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Village Farina Custard (Poutika)

Village Farina Custard (Poutika) is built on Milk, Sugar, Butter Or Margarine, Honey Or Sugar, and Lemon Juice. Scale it up or down for the number of people at the table.

Illustrative photo

Ingredients

• 1 qt
• 1/2 cup
• 2 tbsp
• 1 cup
• 1 tbsp
• 1/2 cup

Method (preview)

1. 1

   In a saucepan, bring milk to a boil.

2. 2

   Add farina, sugar and vanilla and cook 15 minutes, stirring constantly.

3. 3

   Remove pan from heat; stir in butter.

4. 4

   Add a little of the hot mixture to eggs; beat well, and mix into remaining farina.

5. 5

   Pour mixture into a buttered baking dish and sprinkle with nuts. Bake for 20 minutes in a 350 F. oven.

6. 6

   For syrup, heat honey, lemon juice and water in a saucepan.

7. 7

   Bring to a boil, then continue to cook for 5 minutes.

8. 8

   Pour hot syrup over baked custard.

9. 9

   Sprinkle cinnamon over, then allow to cool for 4 hours. Cut into squares and serve plain, or with slices of fresh fruit or preserves.