Old-Time Buttermilk Pie

SUBMITTED BY: Kate Mathews  PHOTO BY: Tricia Jaeger 

"This recipe is older than I am...and I was born in 1919! My mother and grandmother made this pie with buttermilk and eggs from our farm and set it on the tables at church meetings and social gatherings. I did the same and now our children make it, too!"
Old-Time Buttermilk Pie Recipe
PREP TIME  15 Min
COOK TIME  45 Min
READY IN  1 Hr

SERVINGS

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INGREDIENTS

  • CRUST:
  • 1 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
  • 1 teaspoon salt
  • 1/2 cup shortening
  • 1/4 cup cold milk
  • 1 egg, beaten
  • FILLING:
  • 1/2 cup butter or margarine
  • 2 cups sugar
  • 3 tablespoons all-purpose flour
  • 3 eggs
  • 1 cup buttermilk
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
  • 1/4 cup lemon juice

DIRECTIONS

  1. In a bowl, mix flour and salt. Cut in shortening until smooth. Gradually add milk and egg; blend well. On a floured surface, roll dough out very thin. Place in a 10-in. pie pan; set aside. For filling, cream butter and sugar in a mixing bowl. Add flour. Add eggs, one at a time, beating well after each addition. Stir in remaining ingredients and mix well. Pour into crust. Bake at 350 degrees F for 45 minutes. Cool completely before serving.
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REVIEWS

The reviewer gave this recipe 1 stars. This recipe averages a 4 star rating.
Reviewed on Jul. 7, 2008 by Tricia Jaeger 
Thought I'd give this a try to use up some buttermilk. I started to worry as soon as I put in... MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 4 stars. This recipe averages a 4 star rating.
Reviewed on Feb. 11, 2008 by Khristin 
I had some buttermilk I needed to use so I decided to give this a try; I didn't make the... MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 4 stars. This recipe averages a 4 star rating.
Reviewed on Sep. 6, 2008 by COURTNEY77700 
This pie had a really good flavor it was sweet. I love sweet but this was really sweet. I... MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4 star rating.
Reviewed on Jan. 31, 2008 by JheriC 
I baked this pie and it was very, very delicious. My entire family enjoyed it especially my... MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4 star rating.
Reviewed on Jan. 14, 2008 by ckain26 
This recipe is fantastic! Easy and everyone loved it. It was devoured b/w 5 people! MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4 star rating.
Reviewed on Apr. 14, 2009 by Jamie 
I had a premade crust and made the filling as the recipe calls. It was GREAT!! I will make... MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 4 stars. This recipe averages a 4 star rating.
Reviewed on Jan. 8, 2009 by HappyBakerBrittany 
This pie is amazing (as a base). I gave it 4 stars because I only put little more than a cup... MORE


 
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