Pottage of Eggs74

Poached Eggs in a Sweet Sauce

Preparation info
    • Difficulty

      Easy

Appears in
Cooking and Dining in Medieval England

By Peter Brears

Published 2008

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Ingredients

  • 4 eggs
  • ½ pt/300 ml milk
  • 2

Method

Beat the flour, saffron, ginger, sugar and honey into a little of the milk, then beat in the remainder to form a smooth mixture.

Slowly bring to the boil, stirring continuously, and set aside.

Poach the eggs in simmering water until lightly set, arrange on a dish, pour the sauce over, and sprinkle with the sugar and cinnamon mixture.