Vanilla Cornstarch Pudding

2/3 cup of sugar
1/3 cup of cornstarch
A dash of salt
2 eggs, beaten
1/4 cup of milk
1 quart of milk
1 teaspoon of vanilla extract

Combine the sugar, the cornstarch, the salt, the eggs, and the 1/4 cup of milk. Stir until smooth. 

Scald the quart of milk in the top of a double boiler.

Add the sugar-cornstarch mixture to the scalded milk and cook, stirring constantly, until thickened.

Remove the pudding from the heat and stir in the vanilla.

This is good served either hot, at room temperature, or cold.