Butterscotch Pie

Directions

1. 1
   Put 1 cup (minus 2 tablespoons) sugar in heavy skillet with butter and cream.
2. 2
   On medium heat, brown to a dark golden syrup. Stir and watch closely.
3. 3
   Combine flour, 2 tablespoons sugar and 1/4 cup milk and mix well.
4. 4
   Add egg yolks, salt, vanilla and remaining milk.
5. 5
   Pour into syrup and cook slowly until smooth.
6. 6
   If not thick enough, a little more flour mixed with small quantity of milk to make paste may be added now.
7. 7
   Cook, then pour into baked pie shell.
8. 8
   Cover with meringue and bake about 400° for 10 minutes.