Baked Custard - cooking recipe

Ingredients

2 eggs (or 4 egg yolks)
1/3 c. sugar
1/4 tsp. salt
2 c. milk, scalded
1/2 tsp. vanilla (if desired)

Preparation

Heat oven to 350\u00b0.
Beat eggs, sugar and salt slightly to mix. Stir in scalded milk.
Add vanilla.
Pour into 6 custard cups or a 1 1/2-quart baking dish; set in a pan of hot water (1-inch deep). Sprinkle a little nutmeg over tops.
Bake 45 to 50 minutes or just until a silver knife comes out clean.
(Soft center sets as it stands.)
Immediately remove from oven.
Serve cool or chilled in same cups or dessert plates or unmold and serve.
Pass grape or other fruit juice to cover, if desired.
Makes 6 servings.