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CLASSIC COOKED EGG NOG  
6
1
1
1
1
eggs  
/4 cup sugar  
/4 teaspoon salt (optional)  
quart milk* divided  
teaspoon vanilla,  
Garnishes or Stir−Ins (optional)  
In large saucepan, beat together eggs, sugar and salt, if desired. Stir in 2  
cups of the milk. Cook over low heat, stirring constantly, until mixture is  
thick enough to coat a metal spoon with a thin film and reaches at least  
160°F. Remove from heat. Stir in remaining 2 cups milk and vanilla. Cover  
and refrigerate until thoroughly chilled, several hours or overnight. Just  
before serving, pour into bowl or pitcher. Garnish or add stir−ins, if  
desired. Serve immediately.  
*For faster preparation heat milk until very warm before stirring milk into  
eggs and sugar.  
MICROWAVE: In 2−quart liquid measure or bowl, beat together eggs,  
sugar and salt, if desired, until thoroughly blended. Set aside. In l −quart  
liquid measure or bowl, cook 2 cups of the milk on full power until bubbles  
form at edges, about 5 to 6 minutes. Stir into egg mixture. Cook on 50%  
power until mixture is thick enough to coat a metal spoon with a thin film  
and reaches at least 160°F, about 5 to 6 minutes. Stir in remaining 2 cups  
milk and vanilla. Continue as above.  
CLASSIC COOKED EGG NOG  
32  


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