Instructions

1. 1
   Beat the eggs, the sugar, the salt, and the vanilla together.
2. 2
   Scald the milk and add it very slowly, stirring constantly (see tempering).
3. 3
   Pour the mixture into a greased or buttered baking dish or several small greased heat-proof molds.
4. 4
   Place the baking dish or the molds in a pan of water in a slow oven (300–325°F / 150–160°C) and bake for between 30 and 40 minutes.
5. 5
   Test if the custard is cooked with a knife, which will come out clean when the custard is thoroughly baked.