INGREDIENTS (Make one 8 inches round pan): |
1. 100g fresh milk |
2. 100g sugar |
3. 6 egg yolks |
4. 6 egg whites |
5. 85g plain flour |
6. 15g corn starch |
7. 100g butter |
METHODS: |
1. Sieve the plain flour and corn starch into a mixing bowl. |
2. In a pot, heat up the milk and butter on medium heat until it is melted. |
3. While the milk/butter mixture is still hot, pour them into the flour mixture and mix. The dough will be thick at this time. |
4. Add in egg yolk in batches and stir vigorously. Set aside. |
5. In another mixing bowl, whisk the egg white until it turns foamy. Then, add in sugar and beat until it reaches medium peak (see photo). |
6. Mix in 1/3 of the egg white into the flour mixture. Stir until all is combine. |
7. Add in the balance 2/3 of the egg white into the flour mixture and just combine them until it is mix. Do not over-mix. |
8. Place the batter into a baking pan and bake for 150 degree Celcius for 60 minutes in a water bath. P/S: To make the water bath, add in hot water into a baking pan and place the baking pan with batter in the middle of the hot water pan. |
9. Remove from oven after 60 minutes and let it cool down before cutting. |
10. It should stay soft for a few days. |
PHOTOS (for illustration only):