1/2 c. sugar
2 1/2 tbsp. cornstarch
1/8 tsp. salt
2 c. milk
1 egg, lightly beaten
1 tbsp. butter
2 tsp. vanilla extract

Combine first 3 ingredients in a heavy saucepan. Combine milk and eggs, stir well. Add to dry ingredients. Cook over medium heat, stirring constantly, until pudding mixture comes to a boil. Remove pudding mixture from heat. Stir in butter and vanilla. Pour mixture into (4) 6 oz. custard cups. Cover with plastic wrap gently pressing into pudding. Chill at least 45 minutes.