"Stu" > wrote in message
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> Hello,
>
> I have been following the recipe on the back of the Bird's custard
> label but i don't know why my custard always comes out runny ( Its
> not thick like custard should be. I've been told that Bird's custard is
> one of the best so why isn't it working for me?
>
> Can someone write me EXACT steps how to make simple custard using
> Bird's custard power (no eggs)? I'd really appreciate it.
>
> Note: i'm using 2% milk...not whole milk. Will this make a difference?
>
> Thanks,
> Stu
>
Could be that your not getting the milk hot enough, or it's cooling before
it heats up the powder mixture. Have you tried returning the custard to the
pan and simmering, stiring constantly so that it doesn't stick to the bottom
of the pan, until it thickens?
Hope that helps
Sarah