Repeat, creating a second layer of bread and then pouring the
rest of the milk mixture on top and distributing the rest of the fruit or nuts over the bread.
Gradually pour in more
of the milk mixture if needed until the batter becomes the consistency of thick cream - think double cream.
Slowly pour half
of the milk mixture all over the cake making sure to aim the milk into the holes and let the cake sit for 10 minutes.
In thirds, alternating with two equal
additions of the milk mixture, add the flour mixture, scraping down the bowl and beating until smooth after each addition.
Pour half
of the milk mixture over the bread, then evenly distribute about half of any dried fruit or nuts, if using, on top.
Remove the milk from the heat and add a small ladle -
full of the milk mixture to the egg yolks while continually beating them (this tempers them so they won't scramble).
Add a
little of the milk mixture to egg mixture in a bowl and whisk to combine (just to be sure your egg mixture doesn't scramble when the hot milk and honey mixture are added!)
I've tried this twice, both times after heating the mixture I am left with yellow droplets on
top of the milk mixture, which becomes solid on cooling.
Pour the egg mixture back into the pan with the
rest of the milk mixture and cook over medium heat, whisking constantly, until the mixture has visibly thickened and registers 208 degrees Fahrenheit on a thermometer.
Pour about 1/2
of the milk mixture into the egg mixture, whisking constantly, then pour the whole mix back into the pot.
Add 1/2
of the milk mixture to each mug.
If you have
any of your milk mixture left leave to one side as you may need it after the proofing stage!
After
all of the milk mixture is added to the egg mixture, transfer the mixture back to the saucepan and heat over medium heat.
Mix in 1/2
of the milk mixture.
Turn the mixer on low and drizzle in 1/4 cup
of the milk mixture and vanilla.
Add all but 1/2 cup
of milk mixture to crumbs and beat at medium speed (or high speed if using handheld mixer) for 1 1/2 minutes.
When
all of the milk mixture has been added, strain the mixture back into the saucepan to catch any curdled bits and ensure a perfectly smooth custard.
Add half
of the milk mixture, then another third of the flour mixture.
Add the rest
of the milk mixture and stir to combine.
Add all but 1/2 cup
of milk mixture and beat at medium speed for 1 1/2 minutes.
Scrape down the sides of the bowl, then, with the mixer on slow speed, add the last half
of the milk mixture.
Add the butter and half
of the milk mixture and mix until combined.
Slowly whisk in 1/2 cup
of the milk mixture, followed by the egg yolks one at a time, until incorporated.
Remove from heat and gradually pour a four
of the milk mixture into the melted sugar saucepan, while stirring constantly.
Combine the milk, vanilla, and lemon extract in a measuring cup, and add about half
of the milk mixture to the flour mixture.
Add the other half
of the milk mixture, and beat until smooth.
Slowly pour in a ladle or two
of the milk mixture into the egg yolks while continuously whisking (this prevents the eggs from scrambling).
Add 1/2
of the milk mixture and mix until combined.
Increase speed to medium - high and beat batter until light and fluffy, about 1 minute, Reduce speed to medium - low and add in the rest
of the milk mixture and beat until just combined, about 30 seconds.
Add 1/4 cup
of the milk mixture to the beaten eggs and whisk together.
The bread will have absorbed almost
all of the milk mixture.