Custard
["4 c. milk", "3 eggs", "3/4 c. sugar (scant)", "1/4 tsp. salt"]
["In heavy saucepan, scald 3 cups milk (do not boil).", "In a bowl, beat\ttogether", "the", "eggs, sugar and salt.", "Beat well, then stir in the", "cup", "of cold milk.", "Add some of the hot milk to the mixture.", "Mix", "well,", "then gradually add to the rest of the hot milk.", "Cook", "over", "just medium heat.", "Stir constantly until mixture coats", "the back of the spoon (do not overcook or let boil).", "Strain.", "Add", "1", "teaspoon", "of", "vanilla.", "Best", "if allowed to ripen in refrigerator or until next day."]
["milk", "eggs", "sugar", "salt"]