Old Fashion Milk Pie
The beloved Milk Pie holds a special place in the hearts of many. With its rich custard like filling and flaky crust, it evokes nostalgia and camaraderie, especially for alumni of Milton Hershey. This classic Pennsylvania Dutch pastry, sprinkled with cinnamon and sugar, is a timeless delight enjoyed worldwide. Easy to make and even easier to enjoy.
Ingredients
- For filling
- 1 tablespoon flour
- 1/4 cup sugar
- 1/2 teaspoon cinnamon
- 1 1/3 cups milk
- 1/2 tablespoon butter
- pie crust
- 3 cups flour
- 1 tsp. salt
- 1 1/4 cup vegetable shortening
- 1 egg beaten
- 1/3 cup cold water
- 1 tbs. vinegar
Instructions
- for the pie crust
- Mix the flour and salt. Cut in the shortening. Combine remaining ingredients and stir into shortening mixture. Let stand a few minutes. Roll out the dough on a floured surface to desired thickness. (This makes 3-4 pie shells)
- for the filling
- Combine flour, sugar and cinnamon together, and put in bottom of pie shell. Put in one pat of butter, then milk. Bake at 350 degrees until crust is brown, approximately 45-55 minutes.