*  Exported from  MasterCook II  *
 
                        GRANDMA SEARLES' CUSTARD PIE
 
 Recipe By     : Good Old Food
 Serving Size  : 1    Preparation Time :0:00
 Categories    : Pies & Pastries
 
   Amount  Measure       Ingredient -- Preparation Method
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                         PASTRY
    1      cup           all-purpose flour
    1      teaspoon      salt
    5      tablespoons   lard -- cut into pieces
    5      tablespoons   butter -- cut into pieces
    5      tablespoons   water
                         FILLING
    6      large         eggs
    1      cup           sugar
    2      cups          milk
                         Nutmeg -- for sprinkling
 
 Sift the flour and salt into a mixing bowl. Add the lard and butter and work
 in with your fingertips or a pastry blender until the mixture resembles
 coarse crumbs. Gradually stir in the water until the dough holds together.
 Wrap the dough in transparent wrap and chill for 15 to 20 minutes.
 
 Heat the oven to 450F.
 
 Roll the pastry out on a lightly floured work surface, using a floured pin.
 Line a 9-inch deep pie plate with the pastry. Trim and flute the edges.
 
 Beat together the eggs, sugar and milk, and pour into the pie shell.
 Sprinkle generously with nutmeg. Bake the pie for 10 minutes. Lower the heat
 to 350F and bake for 30 to 45 minutes more or until the custard has set.
 Serve the pie cold.
 
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