6 egg yolks
1 c. sugar
1/4 tsp. salt
2 c. of milk
1/2 tsp. vanilla
Dash nutmeg

Beat together yolks, 1/2 c. of sugar, salt and nutmeg. Scald milk and pour into egg mixture. Stir to blend. Stir in vanilla.

In small iron skillet, caramelize other 1/2 cup of sugar, pour into the bottom of the custard cups. When caramel sets, pour in custard mixture. Set cups in a pan of hot water, 1 inch deep.

Bake in preheated oven at 350 degrees for 45 to 50 minutes or until silver knife comes out clean. Makes 6 servings.