Lemon Pie with two Crusts

Ingredients

  • Juice and grated yellow rind of 1 lemon
  • 1 teacupful sugar
  • 2 eggs
  • 1 teaspoonful butter
  • 1 teaspoonful cornstarch
  • 1 cupful sweet milk

Directions

Beat lemon, sugar and egg together for ten minutes. Rub the butter and cornstarch. Mix thoroughly with the other ingredients. Add the milk. Water can be substituted if milk is not convenient. Stir until well mixed. Pour into a deep pie-pan lined with paste and cover with a top crust. Wet the edges of the paste and press tightly together. Bake quickly.