Boiled Custard

Directions

1. 1
   Put milk in kettle.
2. 2
   Set kettle in larger pan with water. Heat to boiling.
3. 3
   Beat eggs and 1/2 cup sugar.
4. 4
   Beat well; put rest of sugar in hot milk.
5. 5
   Add 1 cup of hot milk to eggs.
6. 6
   Beat well, then pour slowly through a strainer into hot milk.
7. 7
   Cook 10 minutes; never let boil.
8. 8
   Stir while cooking.
9. 9
   Add vanilla to taste.
10. 10
    Chill and serve with whipped cream.