Basic Cream Pie

Directions

1. 1
   Scald milk; mix dry ingredients together.
2. 2
   Add hot milk, slowly, stirring well.
3. 3
   Add butter; cook in double boiler until thick and smooth, about 15 minutes.
4. 4
   Stir often.
5. 5
   Beat egg yolks slightly.
6. 6
   Add a little hot filling.
7. 7
   Stir quickly into mixture. Stir and cook 2 minutes.
8. 8
   Cool and add flavoring.
9. 9
   Pour into baked and cooled pastry shell.
10. 10
    Cover with meringue (made with 3 egg whites).
11. 11
    Brown in a slow oven.