Lemon Chess Pie

Directions

1. 1
   Combine sugar and butter; beat well.
2. 2
   Add lemon juice and rind, salt and egg yolks; beat well.
3. 3
   Beat egg whites until light and fluffy; fold into sugar mixture.
4. 4
   Pour filling into pastry shell.
5. 5
   Bake at 450° for 10 minutes.
6. 6
   Reduce temperature to 350° and bake 30 minutes more.
7. 7
   Yields a 9-inch pie.