Aunt Dot'S Favorite Lemon Sponge Pie

Ingredients:
- 1/4 c. soft butter
- 1 c. sugar
- 3 eggs, separated
- 3 Tbsp. flour
- 1/4 tsp. salt
- 6 Tbsp. lemon juice
- 1 tsp. grated lemon rind
- 2 c. milk
- pastry for 10-inch pie plate

Directions:
- Line a 10-inch pie plate with pastry.
- Separate eggs and beat the whites until they hold up in peaks.
- Add about 1/4 cup of the sugar.
- Cream the butter.
- Add salt and remaining sugar.
- Add unbeaten egg yolks; beat well.
- Add the flour, lemon juice and lemon rind.
- Add milk, then fold in beaten whites.
- Pour into unbaked pastry.
- Bake at 425° for 15 minutes.
- Reduce heat to 325°; continue to bake for 25 minutes.
- Place pie on rack to cool. Serves 6.