Chocolate Meringue Pie

1 baked 12 inch pie shell made with
2 c. flour
1 tsp. salt
2/3 c. Crisco
5-6 tbsp. cold water

Filling
2 c. milk
4 eggs, separated
1/2 c. flour
3/4 tsp. salt
2 c. white sugar
4 tbsp. butter
3 blocks unsweetened chocolate
1 tsp. vanilla

Scald the milk in a small pan. Beat egg yolks in small bowl. Mix flour, salt and sugar in double boiler. Add egg yolks and stir. Add scalded milk, stirring well. Add butter and chocolate; cook until thick, stirring often. When mixture is thick, add vanilla. Pour into baked pie shell.
Use 4 egg whites, 4 tablespoons sugar, dash salt, 1/2 teaspoon cream of tartar and 1/2 teaspoon vanilla to make meringue.

Bake 15 minutes in 275 degree oven.

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