Sugar Pie

Instructions

1. 1

   Preheat Oven and Prepare Dish

   5 min

   Set your oven to preheat at 350°F (175°C). While the oven is heating, take a 9-inch pie dish and lightly grease it with butter or cooking spray to ensure easy removal after baking.

2. 2

   Cream Together Sugar and Butter

   8 min

   In a mixing bowl, combine brown sugar and butter. Use an electric mixer on medium speed to blend them together until the mixture is smooth and creamy, with no lumps remaining. This should take about 2-3 minutes.

3. 3

   Incorporate Eggs Gradually

   4 min

   Crack eggs into the bowl one at a time. Mix thoroughly after each addition until the eggs are fully incorporated into the batter, which should appear fluffy and slightly lighter in color after mixing in the last egg.

4. 4

   Add Flavor and Flour

   5 min

   Stir in vanilla extract and salt into the egg and sugar mixture. Gradually sift in plain flour, mixing until combined, then slowly pour in milk while stirring to create a smooth, lump-free batter. The texture should be pourable but not too runny.

5. 5

   Transfer Batter to Pie Dish

   2 min

   Carefully pour the batter into the greased pie dish, ensuring it is distributed evenly. The batter should fill the dish just slightly below the rim to allow for any rising during baking.

6. 6

   Initial Baking Phase

   3 min

   Place the pie dish in the preheated oven and bake for 35 minutes. After this time, check the pie and cover the edges with aluminum foil to prevent them from burning, then place it back in the oven to continue baking.

7. 7

   Final Baking and Set Center

   39 min

   Allow the pie to bake for an additional 15 minutes, or until the center is set and a golden crust forms on top. You can check for doneness by gently shaking the pie; the center should not jiggle excessively.

8. 8

   Cool and Chill the Pie

   Once baked, remove the pie from the oven and let it cool to room temperature on a wire rack. After cooling, refrigerate the pie for at least 1 hour to enhance the flavors and set the filling before serving.

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