Boiled Custard

Directions

1. 1
   Put milk and cinnamon in top of double boiler.
2. 2
   Heat milk until tiny bubbles appear around edges.
3. 3
   Beat egg yolks slightly with fork.
4. 4
   Stir in sugar and salt.
5. 5
   Add milk slowly, stirring constantly to avoid cooked egg specks.
6. 6
   Return to double boiler and cook over hot but not boiling water.
7. 7
   Stir constantly until thick enough to coat a spoon.
8. 8
   Remove cinnamon and add vanilla.
9. 9
   Cool and refrigerate.