Vanilla Pudding (You will never use a box again!)

1/3 C sugar
1 ½ Tb cornstarch
1/8 tsp salt
2 C milk
2 egg yolks
1 Tb butter
1 tsp vanilla extract

Combine first 3 ingredients in a large saucepan; gradually stir in milk. Cook over medium heat, stirring constantly until mixture comes to a boil. Cook 1 more minute, stirring constantly. Remove from heat.

Beat egg yolks 2 minutes or until thick and pale. Gradually stir about one-fourth of hot mixture into yolks; add to remaining hot mixture, stirring constantly. Bring mixture to a boil over medium heat, and cook 3 minutes, stirring constantly.

Remove from heat; stir in butter and vanilla. Pour mixture into custard cups. Cover and chill, if desired. (I like to eat it warm!!!) Yeild: 4 servings.