Classic Vanilla Pudding

Ingredients

½ cup (100g) sugar
6 tbsp (48g) cornstarch
¼ tsp salt
4 cups (950 ml) milk
2 tbsp (28g) butter
1 tbsp vanilla extract

Instructions

Whisk sugar, cornstarch, and salt in a pot.
Slowly whisk in milk until smooth.
Cook on medium-high, stirring, until it boils.
Simmer about 1–2 minutes until thick.
Remove from heat, mix in butter and vanilla.
Pour into bowls, cover, and chill at least 2 hours.

Done. Creamy, simple pudding

Yes, regular vanilla works fine. Use the same amount of vanilla extract as the vanilla bean paste called for, or add a tiny bit more if you want the flavor stronger.