Old Virginia Chess Cakes
- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- 3/4 cup shortening
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- Ice water
- Filling:
- 3 eggs
- 1/2 cup sugar
- 4 tablespoons butter
- 1/2 cup milk
- 1/2 tablespoon vinegar
- 1/2 grated nutmeg.
Mix above ingredients using the method for mixing pie paste. Roll to fit small tins, and bake for 10 to 12 minutes in hot oven, 450°F. Fill with the following:
Filling:
Beat 3 eggs, add 1/2 cup sugar, 4 tablespoons butter, 1/2 cup milk to which has been added 1/2 tablespoon vinegar and 1/2 grated nutmeg. Pour mixture into baked crust and return to slow oven, 325°F., bake until filling is firm, and top lightly browned.
Filling:
Beat 3 eggs, add 1/2 cup sugar, 4 tablespoons butter, 1/2 cup milk to which has been added 1/2 tablespoon vinegar and 1/2 grated nutmeg. Pour mixture into baked crust and return to slow oven, 325°F., bake until filling is firm, and top lightly browned.
Submitted by Jun 1, 2009
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