Ingredients

  • 1 c. Lowfat milk
  • 1/2 c. Sugar
  • 1 c. Grnd almonds
  • 5 x Egg yolks
  • 1 Tbsp. Melted butter
  • 3 Tbsp. Flour
  • 5 x Egg whites
  • 1 pch Salt
  • 1 pch Cream of tartar
  • 2 Tbsp. Flaked almonds
  • 2 Tbsp. Butter
  • 2 Tbsp. Grated orange rind
  • 1/2 c. Orange juice
  • 1 tsp Cornstarch
  • 1/4 c. Brandy

Method

  • Souffle: In a saucepan heat lowfat milk.
  • When hot stir in sugar & almonds.
  • Simmer very gently for 15 min.
  • Don't allow to boil.
  • Remove from heat.
  • Cold slightly & beat in egg yolk, flour & butter.
  • Beat well by hand or possibly in a blender till the mix is very smooth.
  • In a separate bowl beat egg whites with salt & cream of tartar till they form stiff peaks.
  • Spoon about 1/4 of the egg whites into the custard & stir well.
  • Mix in the rest of the whites.
  • Butter 6 souffle c. or possibly glass bowls & spoon the souffle mix into them.
  • Sprinkle with flaked almonds & bake for 15 min in 400 oven, till tops are golden brown.
  • **Note** Unbaked souffle mix may be kept at room temperature for 1 hour before baking.
  • It may be frzn for later use.
  • In the case of the latter, souffle must be thawed for 1 hour before baking.
  • Sauce: In a saucepan combine butter, orange rind, orange juice & cornstarch, mix well.
  • Simmer, stirring constantly, till sauce begins to thicken.
  • Remove from heat & stir in brandy.
  • Spoon sauce over warm souffle & serve at once.
  • Souffle: