Baked Custard

Directions

1. Set oven for 325f.
2. Combine eggs, sugar, and salt; mix well.
3. Scald milk; add slowly, stirring constantly.
4. Add vanilla.
5. Pour into 1 1/2 -quart casserole.
6. Sprinkle with nutmeg.
7. Set in pan of cold water.
8. Bake 1 1/4 hours, or until knife inserted near rim comes out clean.
9. Cup custard variation: use 4 eggs instead of 6, set cups in pan of cold water and bake as above 1 hour.