Amish lemon sponge - amish recipe

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Preparation Time:

20 Min

Serves:

Difficulty:

Easy

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Main Ingredients:

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Cooking Preparation of the Recipe:

2 1/2 c. sifted cake flour
1 tsp. salt
2/3 c. shortening
1/3 c. cold water (approximately)
FILLING FOR ONE 9" UNCOOKED PIE SHELL:
2 tbsp. butter
1 c. sugar
3 eggs, separated
3 tbsp. flour
1/2 tsp. salt
Lemon juice rind of 1 lemon
1 1/2 c. hot milk
Measure sifted flour, add salt and sift again. Cut in shortening using a pastry
blender or two knifes. Sprinkle with water mixing lightly with fork. press
into ball. Makes enough pastry for a 9 inch two crust pie or two shells.
Cream butter; add sugar and egg yolks. Beat until light and fluffy. Stir in
flour, salt, lemon juice, rind and hot milk. Fold in stiffly beaten egg whites.
Bake in 400 degree oven for approximately 40 minutes. Serves 6 at 371
calories per serving.