Old-Time Buttermilk Pie Recipe

Old-Time Buttermilk Pie Recipe

  • CRUST:
  • 1 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
  • 1 teaspoon salt
  • 1/2 cup shortening
  • 1/4 cup cold milk
  • 1 egg, beaten
  • FILLING:
  • 1/2 cup butter or margarine
  • 2 cups sugar
  • 3 tablespoons all-purpose flour
  • 3 eggs
  • 1 cup buttermilk
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
  • 1/4 cup lemon juice
  1. In a bowl, mix flour and salt. Cut in shortening until smooth. Gradually add milk and egg; blend well. On a floured surface, roll dough out very thin. Place in a 10-in. pie pan; set aside. For filling, cream butter and sugar in a mixing bowl. Add flour. Add eggs, one at a time, beating well after each addition. Stir in remaining ingredients and mix well. Pour into crust. Bake at 350 degrees F for 45 minutes. Cool completely before serving.