Crust:

1/2 c. lard, or Crisco at room temperature
1/2 tsp. salt
1/4 c. boiling water
1 1/2 c. flour
1/4 tsp. baking powder
2 tsp. baking soda

Roll in ball. Cool 10 minutes. Makes 2.

Filling:

3 eggs, beaten
2 tbsp. butter
2 tbsp. flour
1/4 tsp.. vanilla
1/8 tsp. salt
1/2 c. brown sugar
1 1/2 c. corn syrup
1 1/2 c. pecans, in bottom of pie
1 egg white, foam up to paint crust

Beat eggs and blend in remaining ingredients, except pecans. Put pecans on bottom of pie shell, add mixture. Paint crust with egg white. Bake at 425 degrees for 10 minutes and reduce temperature to 325 degrees, baking another 40 minutes.