What is in eggnog?

Ingredients

• 1 1/2 cup sugar
• 1/4 cup flour
• 1/8 teaspoon salt
• 4 each eggs
• 2 each egg whites
• 8 cup milk, skim
• 2 teaspoon vanilla extract
• 1/8 teaspoon nutmeg, ground
• 1 cup whiskey (optional)

Scald milk. Whisk together sugar, flour, and salt in heavy 6-qt saucepan.

Add eggs and egg whites and whisk until smooth. Gradually whisk in milk.

Cook over low heat, stirring with wooden spoon, 15 minutes or until custard

is thickened and just coats the back of the spoon. Remove from heat and

refrigerate. The custard will thicken as it cools. When cold, stir in

vanilla, nutmeg, and whiskey.