Lemon Meringue Pie

Instructions

1. Step 1: Preheat oven to 375°F (190°C)
2. Step 2: Make the pastry dough by combining flour and salt in a bowl, then adding butter and using a pastry blender to work it into the flour until it resembles coarse crumbs
3. Step 3: Gradually add ice water, stirring with a fork until the dough comes together in a ball
4. Step 4: Wrap the dough in plastic wrap and refrigerate for at least 30 minutes
5. Step 5: On a lightly floured surface, roll out the dough to a thickness of about 1/8 inch
6. Step 6: Transfer the dough to a 9-inch pie dish and trim the edges to fit
7. Step 7: In a separate bowl, whisk together egg yolks, sugar, lemon juice, and cornstarch
8. Step 8: Add the melted butter to the egg yolk mixture and whisk until smooth
9. Step 9: Pour the lemon filling into the pie crust
10. Step 10: Bake the pie for 15 minutes, then reduce the oven temperature to 350°F (180°C) and continue baking for an additional 10-12 minutes
11. Step 11: While the pie is baking, prepare the meringue topping by beating the egg whites and sugar in a bowl until stiff peaks form
12. Step 12: Remove the pie from the oven and spread the meringue topping over the filling
13. Step 13: Return the pie to the oven and bake for an additional 10-12 minutes, or until the meringue is golden brown