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CUSTARD FOR CREAM PUFFS

2 tbsp. butter
1/4 cup corn starch
3/4 cup sugar
1/2 tsp salt
2 cups milk
2 egg yolks, slightly beaten
1 tsp vanilla

Melt butter, blend in corn starch, sugar, and salt. Gradually add milk. Heat to boiling over direct heat. Stir into slightly beaten egg yolks. Return to heat and cook 2 min, stirring constantly.

Add vanilla, cool thoroughly.

Makes 2 cups