Baked Custard                    J.Desserts (Puddings and Other Desserts) No.014
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|Yield:  100 Portions                                     Each Portion: 1/2 Cup|
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|Pan Size: 12 by 20 by 2 1/2 in Steam Pan                   Temp.: 325 'F. Oven|
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|    Ingredients     | Weights  | Measures |              Method               |
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|Milk, Non Fat, Dry, |  2LB     | 1.75 Qrt | 1. Reconstitute milk. Heat to     |
|Milk Powder         |          |          |    just below boiling. DO NOT     |
|Warm Water          |          | 9.25 Qrt |    BOIL. Set aside for use in     |
|                    |          |          |    Step 3.                        |
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|Eggs, Large, Brown, |  6LB     | 3.00 Qrt | 2. Combine eggs, sugar, salt, and |
|Fresh               |          |          |    vanilla in mixer bowl; beat    |
|Sugar, Extra Fine Gr|  2LB  8OZ| 5.50 Cup |    thoroughly.                    |
|anulated            |          |          | 3. Gradually add milk; blend      |
|Salt                |          | 2.25 Tspn|    thoroughly.                    |
|Vanilla Extract     |          | 0.25 Cup | 4. Pour 1 gal of mixture into     |
|                    |          |          |    each ungreased pan.            |
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|Nutmeg, Ground      |          | 1.00 Tbsp| 5. Sprinkle top of mixture        |
|                    |          |          |    lightly with nutmeg.           |
|                    |          |          | 6. Bake about 45 minutes or       |
|                    |          |          |    until custard is firm. Cover;  |
|                    |          |          |    refrigerate until ready to     |
|                    |          |          |    serve.                         |
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                                   VARIATION
       1. BAKED CARAMEL CUSTARD: In Step 1, carmelize 2 lb (4 1/2     
          cups) granulated sugar by heating over low heat until brown;
          add gradually to milk, stirring constantly. In Step 2, use  
          2 tbsp vanilla. Follow Steps 3 and 4. Omit Step 5. Follow   
          Step 6.                                                     
       2. BAKED CHOCOLATE CUSTARD: In Step 1, use 8 1/4 qt water. In  
          Step 2, combine 8 oz (1 cup) granulated sugar, 12 oz        
          (3 cups) cocoa, and 1 qt hot water; add slowly to egg       
          mixture. Follow Steps 3 and 4. Omit Step 5. Follow Step 6.  
       3. BAKED COCONUT CUSTARD: Follow Steps 1 thru 4. Omit Step 5.  
          In Step 6, use 1 lb (1 1/2 qt) chopped, prepared, sweetened 
          coconut; sprinkle 2 cups over each pan of custard after 25  
          minutes of baking.                                          
       4. BREAD CUSTARD PUDDING: Follow Step 1. In Step 2, decrease   
          eggs to 3 lb (1 1/2 qt (30 eggs)). In Step 3, add 2 lb      
          (1 1/2 gal) 1/2-inch bread cubes to mixture. Mix at medium  
          speed until bread is thoroughly blended. Follow Steps 4 & 5.
          In Step 6, increase baking time to 1 hour or until firm.