Old-Timey Egg Custard - cooking recipe

Ingredients

6 large eggs
1 1/2 c. sugar
1 Tbsp. vanilla
3 c. milk
6 Tbsp. butter
pinch of salt
nutmeg (on top, if desired)
1 large or 2 small prepared pie crust(s)

Preparation

Put milk and butter in a heavy saucepan.
Heat to scalding and remove from heat.
Beat whole eggs (slightly).
Add sifted sugar, a little at a time, stirring all the while.
Add vanilla; then stir in the milk.
Put in unbaked crust and bake at 400\u00b0 until firm in the middle.
Makes 2 small pies or 1 large pie.