Custard

Directions

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   In heavy saucepan, scald 3 cups milk (do not boil).
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   In a bowl, beat together
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   the
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   eggs, sugar and salt.
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   Beat well, then stir in the
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   cup
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   of cold milk.
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   Add some of the hot milk to the mixture.
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   Mix
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    well,
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    then gradually add to the rest of the hot milk.
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    Cook
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    over
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    just medium heat.
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    Stir constantly until mixture coats
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    the back of the spoon (do not overcook or let boil).
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    Strain.
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    Add
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    1
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    teaspoon
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    of
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    vanilla.
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    Best
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    if allowed to ripen in refrigerator or until next day.