Is it possible to make flan without putting the caramelized sugar at the bottom?
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Yes, you could omit the caramelized sugar on the bottom. The caramelized sugar really just a sweetener.
But you wont be able to flip to release the custard easily since it will stick. Thats why Creme Brulee are often served in ramekins.
If you really want to flip and release the caramel-less custard and minimize breakage. You can try using silicone baking pans. You can bend to release a silicone pan. Something you cant do with regular baking pans.
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Crème_caramel
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Crème_brûlée
http://housewares.about.com/od/bakewareservingware/a/siliconebasics.htm
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M$There are many custard recipes that do not require the caramelized sugar. There is an old-fashioned American recipe called a "slipped custard" that used to be used to slip into a pie crust to make a custard pie. Try baking the custard in a water bath so that cooks gently and will not stick to the pan.
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