Custard Sauce

Directions

1. 1
   Heat milk, sugar and a few grains salt in top of double broiler.
2. 2
   Beat egg yolks slightly; add some of the heated milk. Mix and pour back into remaining milk.
3. 3
   Place over hot, not boiling water.
4. 4
   Cook, stirring constantly until custard coats metal spoon. Remove at once; add vanilla and place pan in bowl of cold water. Stir occasionally until cool.
5. 5
   Makes about 2 cups.
6. 6
   Great over jello, pound cake, etc., for easy dessert.