vanilla pudding
adapted from everyday baking


2/3 c sugar
1/4 c cornstarch
1/4 tsp salt
2 1/2 c whole milk
4 lg egg yolks
3 tbs unsalted butter
1 1/2 tsp vanilla extract
1 vanilla bean (seeds scraped out)


put a sieve in a bowl

in sauce pan off hear, whisk sugar, corn starch and salt. gradually whisk in milk, eggs and vanilla seeds.

turn burner to med. whisk constantly until it starts to thicken and you see bubbles. reduce heat to low and cook another minute.

pour through sieve, stir in butter and vanilla extract.

place plastic wrap right over the surface and chill.

before serving whisk until smooth.

**i serve with shaved chocolate (yum)