Vanilla Custard

Directions

1. 1
   In a double boiler, combine sugar, flour and salt.
2. 2
   Stir in 2 cups half and half.
3. 3
   Stir-cook over moderate heat until thickened. Cook 2 minutes more.
4. 4
   Stir small amount of hot mixture into eggs; return this mixture to boiler.
5. 5
   Cook 1 minute more.
6. 6
   Remove from heat.
7. 7
   Add vanilla and additional half and half.
8. 8
   Chill and freeze.
9. 9
   Makes 1 1/2 quarts.