MMMMM-------------------------BASIC MIX------------------------------
3 c Instant nonfat dry milk
1 ts Salt
3 c Corn starch
1 Vanilla bean
MMMMM------------------TO MAKE MIX INTO PUDDING-----------------------
2 c Milk
1/2 c Basic mix
Mix the dry milk, sugar, salt and corn starch until the ingredients
are will blended. Cut the vanilla bean into several large pieces
and stir them into the mix, seeds and all. Store mix in an
airtight cannister or tightly covered jar.
To use:
Stir the mix in the cannister before measuring out 1/2 c mix into a
saucepan. Add 2 c milk and cook over low heat, stirring, until
mixture thickens and comes to a boil. Continue stirring for 1
minute, remove from heat, and pour into individual serving dishes.
Pudding will thicken further as it cools.
Variation:
For a richer tasting pudding, try cooking as directed after taking
the pudding off the heat, stir in an egg lightly beaten with 1/2 ts
Vanilla Bean Extract, and 1 tb sweet butter into the pudding. Cover
and let sit for a minute or two, uncover and stir, and then pour
into the individual serving dishes.
Source: Cheaper and better Homeade alternatives to storebought goods
by Nancy Birnes
