Vanilla Pudding

3/4 c. sugar
2 tbsp. cornstarch
1/4 tsp. salt
2 c. milk
2 slightly beaten egg yolks or 1 well-beaten egg
2 tbsp. butter
1 tsp. pure bourbon vanilla extract

In saucepan, blend sugar, cornstarch, and salt; add milk. Cook and stir over medium heat until thickened and bubbly. Cook and stir 2 minutes more. Remove from heat. Stir small amount of hot mixture into yolks (or beaten egg); return to hot mixture; cook and stir 2 minutes more. Remove from heat; blend in butter and vanilla.