Grandmother Haggard'S Boiled Custard
["1 qt. whole milk", "5 eggs", "1 c. sugar", "pinch of salt"]
["Warm milk in double boiler.", "Beat eggs.", "Add sugar.", "Pour into warm milk in thin stream.", "Stir until custard thickens (forever!) and coats spoon.", "Remove from heat.", "Continue stirring until cool. Add a generous amount of cognac (Grandmother used a good bourbon) before serving."]
["milk", "eggs", "sugar", "salt"]