Allayed Milk¹⁴¹

• 3–4 thick slices of white bread, crusts removed, and cut into 1in/2.5cm sops
• ¾ pt/450 ml

Arrange the sops in a dish.

Beat the remaining ingredients in a pan, heat gently, while stirring, until it has thickened, but not boiled, and pour over the sops just before serving.