The BEST Southern Buttermilk Pie Recipe - Easy Classic Holiday Dessert

buttermilk

🥗Healthier: low-fat yogurt

💰Cheaper: milk with vinegar

Low-fat yogurt provides similar tanginess with fewer calories; milk with vinegar is a budget-friendly substitute.

all-purpose flour

🥗Healthier: whole wheat flour

💰Cheaper: cake flour

Whole wheat flour adds more nutrients; cake flour can be cheaper and yields a lighter texture.

In a medium bowl, cream 1/2 cup of butter, 1 1/2 teaspoons of sugar and 1/2 teaspoon of salt.

Mash in 1 1/2 tablespoons of milk and 1 egg yolk.

Stir in 1 cup of flour and chill for 1 hour.

Roll the dough out and line a pie pan.

Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C).

In a medium bowl, cream 5 tablespoons of butter and 1 1/3 cups of sugar.

Add 2 eggs and beat until creamy.

Add 1 1/2 teaspoons of vanilla and 2/3 cup of buttermilk; mix until smooth.

Add 3 tablespoons of flour, a pinch of salt, and a pinch of nutmeg; mix until smooth.

Pour into the pie shell and bake for 55 minutes.

Allow to cool completely before cutting.

Cooking Techniques

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