8 eggs
2/3 c. granulated sugar
2 (14 1/2 oz.) evaporated milk
2 tsp. vanilla extract OR 1 tsp. brandy
1/2 c. packed, light brown sugar

Preheat oven to 350 degrees. Beat eggs well. Add sugar, mix well. Beat in milk and add vanilla or brandy. Sift brown sugar into bottom of 9 x 5 x 3 inch loaf pan then pour custard gently over it. Place loaf pan in shallow baking dish containing hot, but not boiling water. Bake at 350 degrees for 1 hour, or until knife inserted comes out clean. Do not cover. Refrigerate overnight. Before serving, run knife around edge of flan to loosen, then turn out onto a small platter. Serves 12.