1 c. flour
1/2 c. butter
2 tbsp. water

Combine, blend well. Spread to line bottom of ungreased 9 x 13 inch pan.

Boil:

1 c. water
1/2 c. butter

Then add:

1 tsp. vanilla
1 c. flour

Stir very fast. Continue to beat fast adding 3 eggs. (You must beat fast to prohibit the eggs from cooking.) Spread this mixture over the pastry lined pan. Bake at 425 degrees for 50 minutes. Frost while still hot.

Variation: Before frosting, spread with 1/2 can lemon pie filling. Then frost. Allow to set up as it cools.

FROSTING:

1/3 c. soft butter
3 c. powdered sugar
1 1/2 tsp. vanilla
2 + tbsp. milk

Blend butter and sugar. Stir in vanilla and milk; beat until frosting is smooth and of spreading consistency.