Instructions: Place 2 cups milk and salt in a saucepan. Sprinkle sugar on milk and DO NOT stir; heat over Medium-High. Quickly combine cornstarch with remaining milk; add egg yolks and mix well. When milk comes to a full boil, remove from heat and stir in cornstarch mixture. Pudding will begin to thicken.

Return to heat; cook for 1 minute. Remove from heat; stir in vanilla and butter. Pour into dishes. Serve warm.

Yield: 4 servings.

pudding turns out perfect every time! It is quick and easy and the result is an old-fashioned pudding thats great for an after-school snack or as a base for many other desserts.

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