Tapioca Custard Pudding

Directions

1. 1
   Soak tapioca in enough cold water to cover until water is absorbed.
2. 2
   Add milk and cook in a double boiler until tapioca is transparent.
3. 3
   To the beaten yolks, sugar, and salt, add a little of the hot mixture.
4. 4
   Return all to the double boiler and cook 3 minutes.
5. 5
   Cool slightly; fold in the well-beaten egg whites.
6. 6
   Flavour and serve.
7. 7
   Note at end of recipe: 3 tbsp of minute tapioca may be substituted; soaking may then be omitted.