Vanilla Pudding

2/3 c sugar

4 T cornstarch

¼ t salt

4 c milk

4 egg yolks, slightly beaten

4 T butter, softened

4 t vanilla

Mix sugar, cornstarch, and salt in 4-quart saucepan. Stir in milk gradually. Cook over medium heat, stirring constantly, until mixture thickens and boils. Boil and stir 1 min. Stir in at least half of the hot mixture into egg yolks. Blend into hot mixture in saucepan. Boil and stir 1 min. Remove from heat; stir in butter and vanilla. Cool.