3 c. milk, scalded
3 eggs
1/2 c. sugar
1/8 tsp. salt
1 tsp. vanilla
1 medium carrot, grated rather fine or 1 tsp. nutmeg

Beat eggs and sugar together. Add salt and vanilla. Slowly pour hot milk into this mixture. Stir in grated carrot.
Pour in buttered baking dish. If you omit carrot, sprinkle nutmeg over top. Place custard dish in large pan filled
1/2-inch with hot water. Bake at 350 degrees for 30 to 40 minutes or until silver knife blade inserted into center comes out clean.