Vanilla Pudding

We aren't big pudding eaters in this house, but when we do, I always make it from scratch. Here's an easy recipe for a basic vanilla pudding. Recipe comes from Reader's Digest Homemade book. Enjoy!

Vanilla Pudding

• 3/4 cup sugar
• 1 1/2 tbsp cornstarch
• pinch salt
• 2 cups milk
• 1 egg
• 2 tbsp butter
• 1 tsp vanilla extract

1. In a med saucepan on med-high heat, combine the sugar, cornstarch, and salt. Add the milk and stir unitl mixture is smooth. Cook mixture until it thickens and boils, stirring constantly. Reduce heat and simmer for 2 minutes, stirring constantly. Remove saucepan from heat.
2. In a med, beat egg until foamy, using an electric mixer. Gradually stir in about 1/2 cup of the hot milk mixture. Stirring constantly, pour the egg mixture back into the remaining milk mixture. Cook over low heat for 2 minutes, stirring constantly.
3. Remove saucepan from heat and stir in butter and vanilla. Immediately pour the pudding into serving dishes. Let cool to room temperature, then chill and/or serve. ENJOY!