Boiled Custard

1 quart milk   4 large eggs  1/2 teaspoon salt     3/4 cup sugar    1 teaspoon vanilla

Scald milk in heavy pan- do not boil. Thoroughly beat eggs, adding salt, and sugar. Beat a little of the hot milk into the egg mixture, stirring constantly. Pour egg mixture into hot milk, stirring well. Slowly bring to a boil until mixture coats a wooden spoon. Remove from heat and beat until cool. Add vanilla and chill well.