1 1/4 c. all purpose flour
1 egg yolk
1/3 c. finely chopped pecans
3 tbsp. confectioners sugar
1/2 c. butter, softened (1 stick)
1/4 tsp. salt

FILLING:

3 eggs, beaten
1 c. sugar
1 tbsp. flour
3 tbsp. lemon juice
1 1/2 tsp. grated lemon peel
Confectioners sugar

Preheat oven to 350 degrees. Lightly grease a 9 inch pie plate.

CRUST: Combine flour, egg yolk, pecans, sugar, butter and salt in mixing bowl. Blend with a fork. Form dough into ball. Dust finger tips with flour. Press evenly into bottom and up sides of prepared pie plate. Bake 10 minutes.

FILLING: Combine eggs, sugar, flour, lemon juice, and peel in mixing bowl; stir until smooth. Pour into baked crust. Bake 20-25 minutes until filling is set. Cool completely on wire rack. Dust lightly with confectioners sugar. Store covered in refrigerator. Yields 8-10 servings.