Ingredients:
2 eggs
1/4 cup sugar
1 1/2 tablespoons all-purpose flour
1/8 teaspoon salt
2 cups milk, scalded
1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract
Directions:
Beat eggs in top of a double boiler on medium speed of an electric mixer until frothy.
Combine sugar, flour, and salt; stirring well; gradually add to eggs, beating until thick.
Gradually stir about one-fourth of hot milk into egg mixture; add remaining milk, stirring constantly.
Bring water in bottom of double boiler to a boil.
Reduce heat to low; cook, stirring occasionally, 20 minutes, or until custard thickens and coats a metal spoon.
Stir in vanilla.
Pour custard into serving bowl and chill.
Servings: 4
Time preparation: 5 min.
Time total: 30 min.