2. Add stirring well 1/2 cup sugar, 1/4 teaspoon salt, 1 teaspoon vanilla, sprinkle of nutmeg.

3. Add gradually stirring 3 cups scalded milk. Pour into unbaked 9 inch pastry shell and bake at 450 degrees in hot oven for 10 minutes. Reduce heat to 350 degrees and continue baking 25 to 30 minutes, or until knife blade inserted near the center comes out clean. Take care not to over cook. Too high temperature or overbaking will result in a porous watery custard.