Buttermilk Pie in Cornmeal Pastry Recipe

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Buttermilk Pie in Cornmeal Pastry
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Directions:

  1. For Pastry: Sift together flour and salt; stir in cornmeal.
  2. Cut in shortening until mixture resembles fine crumbs.
  3. Stir in grated Cheddar cheese; sprinkle water over mixture gradually, mixing lightly with fork.
  4. Shape into ball; flatten on lightly floured surface. Roll to about 1/8 thickness.
  5. Line 9 pie pan; trim and flute edge. Fill and bake as directed below.
  6. For Filling: Separate 3 eggs and set whites aside for use in meringue.
  7. Beat yolks, adding sugar gradually.
  8. Cut butter into flour; add buttermilk, lemon peel and juice. Fold in yolks.
  9. Pour into 9 Cornmeal Pie Shell.
  10. Bake in hot oven (425°F) 10 minutes; reduce temperature to 350°F and bake 20 to 25 minutes.
  11. Cool.
  12. 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).
  13. Pile meringue lightly over cooled Butterrmilk filling.
  14. Bake in moderate oven (350°F.) 12 to 15 minutes.
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Nutrition Facts

Per ServingPer 100 g
Amount Per 1 Serving
Calories 494.3 Kcal (2070 kJ)
Calories from fat 230.14 Kcal
% Daily Value*
Total Fat 25.57g 39%
Cholesterol 80.6mg 27%
Sodium 839.89mg 35%
Potassium 216.36mg 5%
Total Carbs 55.42g 18%
Sugars 25.57g 102%
Dietary Fiber 3.12g 12%
Protein 11.67g 23%
Vitamin C 1.5mg 2%
Iron 2.1mg 12%
Calcium 211.8mg 21%
Amount Per 100 g
Calories 249.66 Kcal (1045 kJ)
Calories from fat 116.24 Kcal
% Daily Value*
Total Fat 12.92g 39%
Cholesterol 40.71mg 27%
Sodium 424.21mg 35%
Potassium 109.28mg 5%
Total Carbs 27.99g 18%
Sugars 12.92g 102%
Dietary Fiber 1.58g 12%
Protein 5.9g 23%
Vitamin C 0.8mg 2%
Iron 1.1mg 12%
Calcium 107mg 21%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.
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Tastes

  • salty
  • savory
  • bitter
  • sweet
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Recipe Tags

Weightwatchers Points

  • 11.4
    Points
  • 13
    PointsPlus

Good Points

  • saturated fat free

Bad Points

  • High in Sodium

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