Boiled Custard(At Least 160 Years Old) - cooking recipe

Ingredients

3 1/2 c. milk
4 1/2 Tbsp. sugar
1 tsp. cornstarch
3 eggs
pinch of salt
1 tsp. flavoring

Preparation

Mix cornstarch, salt and sugar.
Add eggs and beat well.
Add milk.
Cook in double boiler, stirring often.
Be careful not to overcook.
When mixture coats spoon, remove from heat; cool.
Add flavoring.
Dried orange rind, grated, may be used.