Egg Custard
["4 eggs, slightly beaten", "1/2 c. sugar", "1/4 tsp. salt (optional)", "1/2 tsp. vanilla", "2 1/2 c. scalded milk", "nutmeg (optional, to sprinkle on top)"]
["Combine eggs, sugar, salt and vanilla, mixing well.", "Pour 1/4 cup scalded milk into egg mixture.", "Stir well.", "Then slowly add rest of milk, stirring constantly.", "Pour mixture into 9-inch deep dish pie crust shell.", "Sprinkle with nutmeg, if desired.", "Bake at 400\u00b0 for 20 to 25 minutes.", "Do not overbake, as this makes custard watery."]
["eggs", "sugar", "salt", "vanilla", "milk", "nutmeg"]