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Custard Pie

I've been feeling much better these past couple of days - my knee is able to bear my weight, almost normally. In the mornings, it seems as if I have full flexibility, but if I discard my splint and crutches (which I've been doing), my knee gets pretty tired by the end of the day. Hopefully the physical therapy will help with that.

Since I'm on my feet again, I decided to bake a custard pie to sort of celebrate. It turned out pretty well, so I've posted the recipe below.



Custard Pie

Pastry:
3 cups flour
1/2 tsp salt
1 cup margarine
6 to 8 tbsp hot water

Custard:
3 eggs
1/3 cup sugar
1/2 tsp salt
1 1/2 cups milk

Method:
1) Preheat oven to 350 degrees Fahrenheit. Lightly grease a 9x9-inch baking pan.
2) Combine flour and salt in large bowl. Cut in margarine until mixture resembles coarse crumbs. Mix in enough water to form a dough that sticks together.
3) Roll out dough on lightly floured surface to form a square large enough to cover the baking pan.
4) Fit pastry square into baking pan, pressing sides so they reach the rims.
5) Beat eggs with whisk. Stir in sugar and salt. Gradually blend in milk. Pour egg mixture into baking pan.
6) Bake until toothpick inserted in center of custard comes out clean, approximately 60 minutes.

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