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Friday, February 01, 2008 Grandma Vashti's Sweet Potato Pie By Article @ 11:47 AM :: 180 Views :: :: Dessert, Soul Food   Grandma Vashti's Sweet Potato Pie 3 med. sweet potatoes (3 cups)        ½ tsp. nutmeg 1 stick of butter, softened            1 tsp. vanilla ⅔ c. of sugar                    ¼ tsp. baking powder ½ can Pet milk                    9 in. unbaked pie crust 4 eggs Boil sweet potatoes whole in skin for 40-50 minutes, until tender. Run cold water over them and remove skin. Break apart sweet potato in a bowl. Add butter and mix well with a mixer. Stir in sugar, milk, eggs, nutmeg, and vanilla. Beat on medium speed until mixture is smooth. Add baking powder. Pour into unbaked pie crust. Bake at 350 degrees for 55-60 minutes, or until knife inserted in center comes out clean. Pie will puff up like a soufflé, and then will sink down as it cools. Pie and crust should be golden brown.