Boiled Custard

Directions

1. 1
   SCALD MILK IN HEAVY PAN (DO NOT BOIL). REMOVE FROM HEAT..COMBINE EGGS, SUGAR AND SALT. BEAT SLIGHTLY. ADD MILK SLOWLY TO EGG MIXTURE. RETURN TO HEAT
2. 2
   COOK OVER MED LOW HEAT, STIRRING CONSTANTLY UNTIL MIXTURE COATS A METAL
3. 3
   SPOON. CHILL THOROUGHLY BEFORE SERVING.. ADD BOURBON OR VANILLA FOR
4. 4
   THAT SPECIAL FLAVOR..MERRY CHRISTMAS