Egg Custard

Directions

1. 1
   Melt butter.
2. 2
   Add milk; heat to scalding (not boil).
3. 3
   Beat the eggs slightly.
4. 4
   Add sugar and vanilla; stir into milk.
5. 5
   Strain into a 9-inch pastry lined pan.
6. 6
   Sprinkle with nutmeg.
7. 7
   Bake at 475° for 10 minutes.
8. 8
   Turn control to 375° and bake 10 minutes longer.
9. 9
   (Before filling crust, brush the crust with unbeaten egg whites.)