The Missing Golden Ticket and Other Splendiferous Secrets (13 page)

Butterscotch

You will need:

Large saucepan

Large jug

Whisk

Plastic wrap

4 tsp butter

4 tsp superfine sugar

2 tsp honey

2 tsp corn syrup

2
¹
⁄
₂
cups fat-free milk

¹
⁄
₃
cup natural yogurt

Makes approx 3–4 mugs

How to make:

   In a saucepan, over a low heat, melt together the butter, sugar, honey, and corn syrup, stirring all the time until the sugar has dissolved (about ten minutes). Add a little milk to the pan, then transfer to a jug.

   Whisk in a little more milk, approximately 3 tablespoons, followed by all of the yogurt.

   Whisk in the remaining milk.

   Cover with plastic wrap. Chill before serving.

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