Basic Tart Crust - Tortenboden

Ingredients

• 3 eggs, separated
• 1 cup sugar
• 1/2 cup milk, hot
• 1/2 lemon, juice and grated peels
• 4 tablespoons butter
• 1 cup flour
• 1/4 teaspoon salt
• 1 1/2 tablespoons baking powder
• recipe cream filling or whipped cream, or filling of your choice

Directions

1. 1

   Beat the egg yolks and gradually add 1/2 cup sugar, and beat to a froth.

2. 2

   Mix the hot milk with the remaining sugar, lemon juice, lemon peel, and butter.

3. 3

   Sift together the flour, salt, and baking powder.

4. 4

   Combine all mixtures.

5. 5

   Beat the egg whites until fluffy, then fold them into the mixture.

6. 6

   Grease a pan and dust with flour, pour mixture into pan and bake at 350 degrees for 35 minutes.

7. 7

   Remove from oven and let cool; when cool, slice twice horizontally, spread layers with cream filling of your choice, and set back together.