Colonial Custard *

Directions

1. 1
   Scald milk.
2. 2
   Beat together eggs, salt, vanilla and Grandma's molasses.
3. 3
   Gradually add scalded milk, stirring constantly.
4. 4
   Pour into 5 or 6 buttered custard cups.
5. 5
   If desired, sprinkle with nutmeg.
6. 6
   Set custard cups in shallow baking pan; place in oven. Fill pan with hot water to 3/4-inch from top of cups.
7. 7
   Bake in slow oven until knife inserted in center comes out clean.
8. 8
   Yield: 5 or 6 servings.