Basic Cream Pie

Directions

1. 1
   Scald milk; mix dry ingredients together.
2. 2
   Add hot milk, stirring constantly.
3. 3
   Cook in a double boiler until smooth and thick, about 15 minutes.
4. 4
   Beat egg yolks slightly and add a small amount of hot mixture to them.
5. 5
   Add this quickly to remainder of hot mixture and cook 3 minutes longer.
6. 6
   Cool.