Sericaia, or Portuguese Egg Pudding

Directions

1. 1Preheat oven to 350 F.
2. 2Boil the milk with the lemon peel and cinnamon stick.
3. 3Put the egg yolks in a bowl.
4. 4Gradually add and whisk to form a whitish cream.
5. 5Add 1 tablespoon of flour and mix well.
6. 6Add the second tablespoon of flour and mix well.
7. 7Add the third tablespoon of flour and mix well.
8. 8Add the 3 tablespoons of flour left all at once, and mix well.
9. 9Beat the egg whites stiff.
10. 10Use a spatula to carefully and gradually mix the yolks in the batter.
11. 11Add the milk, stirring well.
12. 12Lower the heat until thickened, stirring constantly.
13. 13Pour in a clay bowl greased with butter and generously sprinkled with ground cinnamon.
14. 14Bake for about 30 minutes, depending on the oven.
15. 15If distributed in individual bowls, the time decreases.