4 whole eggs
1/2 c. sugar
1/4 tsp. salt
1 qt. sweet milk
2 tsp. vanilla extract (other flavoring, if desired)

Beat eggs slightly with sugar and salt. Scald, but do not boil milk, add milk very slowly to egg mixture, stirring all the time. Pour custard into top of double boiler and cook over boiling water stirring constantly until mixture thickens enough to coat a metal spoon. Don't cook too long as custard thickens while cooking. Chill and serve. Add a sprinkle of nutmeg on the top.