Featured Recipe: Dr. Martin Luther King Jr's Favorite foods was Pecan Pie

On a sweet note:  One of Dr. Martin Luther King Jr’s favorite foods was Pecan Pie. In observance of his birthday this month, I wanted to share a recipe that will get you as excited as he probably was. This recipe is one that doesn’t use corn syrup like most.
Pecan Pie was one of Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr.'s favorite foods.
Pecan Pie was one of Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr.’s favorite foods.
Pecan Pie V
Ingredients:
1 cup light brown sugar
1/4 cup white sugar
1/2 cup butter
2 eggs
1 tablespoon all-purpose flour
1 tablespoon milk
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
1 cup chopped pecans
Directions:
1. Preheat oven to 400 degrees F (205 degrees C).
2. In a large bowl, beat eggs until foamy, and stir in melted butter. Stir in the brown sugar, white sugar and the flour; mix well. Last add the milk, vanilla and nuts.
3. Pour into an unbaked 9-in pie shell. Bake in preheated oven for 10 minutes at 400 degrees, then reduce temperature to 350 degrees and bake for 30 to 40 minutes, or until done.
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