Got this recipe from a dear friend.
Sweet Potato Pie
- Sandra J. Main
Crust:
1 1/2 c flour........... 1/2 t. Baking Powder
1/2 t. Sugar............1/2 c. shortening (rounded)
1/2 t. Salt ..............1/2 c. cold water (less 2 T.)
Filling:
4 T. butter .............1 t. cinnamon
1/2 c. Sugar ...........2 c. mashed sweet potatoes (1 can)
3 eggs, separated ...1 c. milk
To make the crust, cut the fat into combined sifted dry ing. Gradually add water. Roll out on floured board. This is enough for 2 single-crust pies.
Filling:
Cream butter and sugar. Add egg yolks, spices, potatoes and milk. Beat.
Fold in beaten egg whites. Beat again with electric mixer til there aren't any lumps.
Pour into shell.
Bake at 425 degrees for 10 minutes.
Lower heat to 350 and continue baking for about 40 minutes more, til a toothpick insrted in center comes out clean.
Last edited by jeaninmaine; 10-12-2012 at 06:24 AM.