1 (29 oz.) can sweet potatoes, drained & mashed
2 c. sugar
2 tbsp. soft butter
1 tbsp. flour
1 tsp. cinnamon
1 tsp. nutmeg
2 tsp. vanilla
1/2 tsp. baking powder
1/4 tsp. salt
2 eggs
1/2 c. half & half
Unbaked pie shell

Combine sweet potatoes with all ingredients except eggs and half & half. Mix well. Beat in eggs and add half & half. Pour into pie shell. Bake for 15 minutes in a 425 degree oven. Turn oven to 350 degrees and bake 45 minutes longer.

Note: To prevent pie crust edges from burning, cover with foil strips.