Buttermilk Pie in Cornmeal Pastry Recipe

Name: Buttermilk Pie in Cornmeal Pastry
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 1 cup flour, sifted; ½ teaspoon salt; ½ cup cornmeal; ½ cup shortening; ½ cup cheddar cheese, grated; ¼ cup water; 3 eggs, separated; 1 cup sugar; 1 tablespoon butter; ¼ cup flour; 2 cups buttermilk; ¼ teaspoon lemon zest, grated; 2 tablespoons lemon juice; 3 egg whites, from separated eggs in pie; 1 -2 additional egg white; ½ cup sugar

Servings: persons

1 cup flour, sifted
½ teaspoon salt
½ cup cornmeal
½ cup shortening
½ cup cheddar cheese, grated
¼ cup water
3 eggs, separated
1 cup sugar
1 tablespoon butter
¼ cup flour
2 cups buttermilk
¼ teaspoon lemon zest, grated
2 tablespoons lemon juice
3 egg whites, from separated eggs in pie
1 -2 additional egg white
½ cup sugar

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["For Pastry: Sift together flour and salt; stir in cornmeal.", "Cut in shortening until mixture resembles fine crumbs.", "Stir in grated Cheddar cheese; sprinkle water over mixture gradually, mixing lightly with fork.", "Shape into ball; flatten on lightly floured surface.", "Roll to about 1/8"" thickness.", "Line 9"" pie pan; trim and flute edge.", "Fill and bake as directed below.", "For Filling: Separate 3 eggs and set whites aside for use in meringue.", "Beat yolks, adding sugar gradually.", "Cut butter into flour; add buttermilk, lemon peel and juice.", "Fold in yolks.", "Pour into 9"" Cornmeal Pie Shell.", "Bake in hot oven (425F) 10 minutes; reduce temperature to 350F and bake 20 to 25 minutes.", "Cool.", "To make meringue: Beat 4-5 egg whites in a large bowl with electric mixer on high, until foamy.", "Gradually add sugar, beating until stiff peaks form.", "(Amount of sugar actually used will depend on the humidity in the air).", "Pile meringue lightly over cooled Butterrmilk filling.", "Bake in moderate oven (350F.)", "12 to 15 minutes."]

1601

kcal

Calories

118

Fat

113

Carbs

Protein

Fat Carbs Protein

* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

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This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.

You need 16 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 1 cup flour, sifted, ½ teaspoon salt, ½ cup cornmeal, ½ cup shortening, and more.

Yes, Buttermilk Pie in Cornmeal Pastry falls under the Baking & Desserts category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Store in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 3–5 days. For longer storage, freeze for up to 3 months — no need to refrigerate or reheat.

Buttermilk Pie in Cornmeal Pastry

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