Creamy Vanilla Pudding - cooking recipe

Ingredients

2 1/2 cups milk, divided
1 pinch salt
1/2 cup sugar
3 tablespoons cornstarch
2 large egg yolks
1 teaspoon vanilla
1 tablespoon butter or 1 tablespoon margarine

Preparation

Place 2 cups milk and salt in saucapan. Sprinkle sugar over milk; do not stir.
Heat over medium-high flame.
Quickly combine cornstarch with remaining milk.
Add egg yolks. Mix well.
When milk reaches a full boil, remove from heat.
Stir in cornstarch mixture. Pudding will begin to thicken.
Return to heat; cook for one minute.
Remove from heat. Stir in vanilla and butter.
Pour into serving dishes. Serve warm.
Serves 4.