(Tinka)
3 eggs, slightly beaten
¼ cup sugar
¼ tsp. salt
½ to 1 tsp. vanilla extract
2 cups milk, scalded
Ground nutmeg
Combine 1st 4 ingredients, beating well. Gradually add milk, stirring constantly. Pour into 6 custard cups. Sprinkle with nutmeg.
Place custard cups in a 13x9x2-inch baking pan. Pour hot water into pan to a depth of 1 inch.
Bake at 325 for 40-45 minutes or until knife inserted halfway between center and edes of custard cups comes out clean. Remove cups and cool. Yields 6 servings.