Mom'S Old Time Egg Custard - cooking recipe

Ingredients

1 unbaked pie shell
2 1/4 c. milk
4 eggs
pinch of salt
1 c. sugar
1/2 tsp. vanilla
1 Tbsp. butter
1 tsp. nutmeg

Preparation

Line a 9-inch pan with crust.
Put in refrigerator.
Scald milk.
Blend eggs with salt and sugar.
Slowly pour milk into egg mixture, stirring well.
Add vanilla.
Pour into pan; dot with butter and sprinkle nutmeg over top.
Bake at 375\u00b0 for 25 minutes or until lightly firm.