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Ingredients

  • 1/3 c. sifted flour
  • 2/3 c. sugar
  • 1/4 tsp. salt
  • 2 c. milk, scalded
  • 3 slightly beaten egg yolks
  • 2 Tbsp. butter or oleo
  • 1/2 tsp. vanilla
  • 1 baked 9-inch pie shell
  • 3 egg whites, beaten stiff
  • 6 Tbsp. sugar

Method

  • Mix flour, sugar and salt; gradually add scalded milk.
  • Cook over medium heat, stirring constantly, until mixture thickens and boils.
  • Cook 2 minutes; remove from heat.
  • Add small amount to egg yolks; stir into remaining hot mixture.
  • Cook 1 minute, stirring constantly.
  • Add butter and vanilla and cool slightly.
  • Pour into pie shell.
  • Cover with meringue made of egg whites and sugar. Bake at 350° for 12 to 15 minutes.