1 c. white sugar
1/2 tsp. butter
1 tsp. vanilla
1/4 tsp. nutmeg
1 tbsp. white flour
4 lg. eggs
2 c. scalded milk

Heat milk in a saucepan to just scalding (do not boil). In bowl combine the sugar, flour and butter. Beat until well mixed. Add vanilla and eggs and beat hard for 3 minutes. While beating, add milk very slowly.