• 1/4 lb. flour (1 cup)
• 1/4 tsp. salt
• 1 egg
• 1/2 pint milk (285mL)

Mix flour and salt in a bowl; make a well in the centre and drop the egg in.  Stir from the centre, working in the flour, gradually adding half the milk, giving the consistency of thick cream.  Beat well and mix thoroughly.  Stir in the remaining milk and leav to stand.

Takes about 1/2 hour at 375.

ALTERNATE:

4 eggs
200mL milk
200g flour (sifted)
pinch salt
Pour into jug for serving
1cm oil/fat in each hole
375 for 25 minutes