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minutes. When cool, pour this into the plate, lay narrow strips of pie-crust from the center to the outer edge, and bake in a hot oven.
Cream Pie
| 1 Cupful of Sweet Cream | ⅔ Cupful of Sugar |
| White of One Egg | 1 Teaspoonful of Vanilla |
Bake with two crusts. Beat white of egg till stiff; add sugar, beat again; stir in the cream and flavor.
Old-Time Custard Pie
| 1 Pint of Milk | 4 Tablespoonfuls of Sugar |
| 3 Eggs | ½ Teaspoonful of Salt |
Line a deep plate with pie-crust, rolling it large enough to pinch up a little edge around the plate. Beat the eggs thoroughly, add sugar and salt, and beat again; then add the milk and stir well. Pour into the plate. Bake until it rises, being sure to remove from the oven before it wheys. Grate over the top a little nutmeg. The quality of the pie depends largely on the baking.
Frosted Lemon Pie
| 1 Lemon | 3 Eggs |
| 1 Cupful of Sugar | 2 Tablespoonfuls of Flour |
| 1½ Cupfuls of Milk |
Beat the yolks of the eggs, add the flour, the juice
