Crust:
One cup of flour
One big tablespoon of lard
One small lump of butter
Pinch of salt
one-half teaspoon sugar
One-half teaspoon baking powder and enough hot water to make stiff dough
Roll thin.
Use only one crust.
For Pie:
For each pie take the yolks of three eggs well beaten.
Add one and one-half cups of milk and one-half cup sugar to the beaten eggs.
Mix well and bake in a moderate oven until light brown.
Optional:
Beat the three whites and put on top. Return to oven for a few minutes until light brown.
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