Coconut Custard Pie

Directions

1. 1
   Line pie plate with pastry.
2. 2
   Build up edges. Brush bottom with melted shortening and dust with a little flour to prevent custard from soaking in. Scald and cool milk.
3. 3
   Mix together sugar, flour and salt.
4. 4
   Add beaten eggs.
5. 5
   Next, add milk and flavoring. Stir in 3/4 cup coconut.
6. 6
   Turn into pie plate and bake at 450° for 15 minutes until pastry begins to brown. Sprinkle over top of custard the remaining 1/4 cup coconut. Reduce heat to 325° and return to oven and bake until custard is set, 30 minutes.