Chocolate-almond pie

 
                            CHOCOLATE-ALMOND PIE
 
 Recipe By     : DESSERT SHOW #DS3040
 Serving Size  : 0    Preparation Time :0:00
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   Amount  Measure       Ingredient -- Preparation Method
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    1      cup           flour
      3/4  cup           sugar
    1      teaspoon      baking powder
      1/2  teaspoon      salt
      1/3  cup           melted butter
      1/2  cup           milk
      1/2  teaspoon      almond extract
    2                    eggs
    1                    unbaked pie shell in glass pie pan
                         Sauce:
    2      squares       unsweetened chocolate -- ( 1 ounce)
      3/4  cup           boiling water
    1      cup           sugar
      1/3  cup           butter
      1/2  cup           chopped almonds
                         Chocolate shavings for garnish
                         Whipped cream for garnish
 
 Preheat oven to 350. Sift together flour, sugar, baking powder, and salt.
 Combine butter, milk,
 and extract. Add dry ingredients to wet and beat 2 minutes. Add eggs and
 beat 2 minutes longer.
 Pour into unbaked pie shell. Melt chocolate in boiling water. Add sugar and
 bring to a boil.
 Remove from heat and add butter and vanilla. Pour sauce over pie batter.
 Sprinkle nuts over the
 top. Bake 55-60 minutes or until done. Garnish with whipped cream and
 chocolate shavings.
 
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