Tapioca Pudding (Vanilla)

In a saucepan combine:

2 3/4 c. milk

1 beaten egg

1/3 c. sugar

4 T. minute tapioca (or 3T for a less thick pudding)

Wait 5 minutes. Heat (stirring frequently when it gets hot) until it comes to a full boil. Remove from heat. Stir in:

2 t. real vanilla

Let cool. Will thicken as it cools. Stir. Serve warm or chilled.

Variation: Chocolate

Same as basic recipe except:

Increase sugar to 1/2 c.

Add: 2 oz semi sweet chocolate

Reduce vanilla to 1 t.

-- Or---

Increase sugar to 2/3 c.

Add 1/4 c. cocoa

Reduce vanilla to 1 t.