3/4 c. white sugar
1/4 c. flour
Few grains of salt
1 c. water
3 egg yolks (beaten)
2 tbsp. butter
1/4 c. lemon juice
2 tbsp. grated lemon rind
9 inch baked pie shell

Mix dry ingredients, add 1/4 cup water. Mix until smooth. Add egg yolks and the 3/4 cup of water. Cook over hot water, stirring constantly until thick. Cover and cook 10 minutes, then add butter, lemon juice and rind. Pour into baked pie shell. Cover with following meringue and bake approximately 20 minutes at 325 degrees. Watch so it doesn't get too dark.

MERINGUE:

3 egg whites, beaten stiff, but not dry. Add few grains of salt after beating. Gradually add 9 tablespoons of sugar, a little at a time. Beat after each addition. Spread and bake.