Bird's Original Custard Powder 250g
£2.19
The original custard powder, made up with milk and sugar.
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Bird's Original Custard Powder is the classic British custard, made since 1837 and stirred into hot milk to give the smooth, golden pouring custard that goes over crumbles, sponges and pies. The powder is maize starch with salt, annatto for colour and flavouring, with no artificial colours; the custard gets its creaminess from the milk and sugar added at home. The 250g drum makes around 28 portions. Find more custard and dessert powders in our Custard Powder range.
How to use it
On the hob, the drum says to mix 2 heaped tablespoons (35g) of custard powder with 2 tablespoons (35g) of sugar in a saucepan. Measure 1 pint (568ml) of cold milk, add about 2 tablespoons of it and stir to a smooth paste, stir in the rest of the milk, then heat, stirring continuously, until gently boiling. In an 800W microwave, mix the same in a large bowl of at least 2 litres and heat on full power for 6 minutes, whisking halfway and again at the end. This makes 4 servings. Skimmed, semi-skimmed, whole, coconut or almond milk all work, and more or less milk and sugar changes the thickness and sweetness. It is also the base for trifle, custard slices and Indian fruit custard.
Good to know
- Contains no artificial colours
- May contain milk
- Suitable for vegetarians
- Once made up, keep in the fridge and treat as fresh food
Store in a cool, dry place. Once made up, store in a refrigerator and treat as fresh food.
Same day within 5 miles of our shop when you order by 2pm, seven days a week, brought by our own team. Choose Local delivery at checkout: £3.99, free over £25.
Everywhere else in England and Wales, delivery takes 2 to 3 working days, tracked, and is £5.49, £3.99 when you spend £30 or more, and free over £50. Chilled and frozen items travel in insulated packaging.
Check the cost for your postcode. Sealed, unopened items can be returned within 14 days. To arrange a return, get in touch with your order number.
Ingredients & nutrition
Maize Starch, Salt, Colour (Annatto Norbixin), Flavouring.
Allergy advice: May contain milk.
Nutrition
| Typical values | Per 100g as prepared with semi-skimmed milk |
|---|---|
| Energy | 350kJ/83kcal |
| Fat | 1.5g |
| of which saturates | 1.0g |
| Carbohydrate | 14.2g |
| of which sugars | 9.5g |
| Fibre | <0.5g |
| Protein | 3.1g |
| Salt | 0.15g |
Typical values. Always check the pack.
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