Grandma’s English Recipes

3 cups milk, divided
1/4 cup cornstarch
1/2 cup white sugar
1 teaspoon vanilla extract (optional)
2 cinnamon sticks
1 lemon peel, cut into strips
1 pinch ground cinnamon
3 ounces shaved semisweet chocolate, for garnish

1 cup butter
1 1/4 cups white sugar
2 tablespoons water
1/4 cup slivered almonds
1 cup chocolate chips

1/4 cup lukewarm water
3/4 cup milk
1 teaspoon sugar
two 1/4-ounce packages active dry yeast (5 teaspoons)
3 cups all-purpose flour
1 teaspoon salt
2 ounces cold lard (about 1/4 cup), cut into pieces
jam
clotted cream

3/4 cup sugar
1/4 cup water
1/4 cup whipping cream
1/2 cup (packed) golden brown sugar
1/3 cup cornstarch
1 teaspoon salt
3 cups whole milk

1/2 cup all-purpose flour
1/2 cup quick-cooking oats
2 teaspoons sugar
1 teaspoon baking powder
1/2 teaspoon baking soda
1/4 teaspoon salt
1 cup well-shaken buttermilk
1 large egg, lightly beaten
5 tablespoons unsalted butter, melted and cooled slightly
Accompaniments: marmalade or jam; clotted cream or crème fraîche

1 (1 lb) challah, sliced 12-inch thick (1 loaf)
3/4 cup strawberry jam, plus (or preserves)
3 tablespoons strawberry jam (or preserves)
4 large eggs
1/2 cup sugar
2 1/2 cups whole milk or half-and-half, plus
1 tablespoon whole milk or half-and-half
1 teaspoon vanilla
6 tablespoons unsalted butter, melted
3/4 cup powdered sugar […]

2 cups all-purpose flour
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/2 teaspoon baking soda
1 teaspoon cream of tartar
1/2 teaspoon cinnamon
1/2 teaspoon mixed spice
2 tablespoons butter
2 tablespoons castor sugar or superfine sugar
1 tablespoon dark molasses or treacle
1/2 cup milk

3/4 cup sugar
2 tablespoons flour
2 eggs, beaten
1/4 teaspoon vanilla
1 cup sour cream
2 cups rhubarb, finely cut

1 1/8 cups butter
1 1/3 cups white sugar
4 eggs
2 1/2 teaspoons grated lemon zest
3 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
4 teaspoons baking powder
1 1/2 cups raisins
1/2 cup brandy

1/2 cup unsalted butter, plus extra butter for greasing pan
2 tablespoons light corn syrup, plus extra for serving
1/2 cup superfine sugar
2 eggs, lightly beaten
1 1/2 cups self-rising flour
2 tablespoons milk
1 grated lemon rind