Shoo-Fly Pie

By jann

Ingredients

• Piecrust for a 9-inch pie plate 1 teaspoon baking soda 1 cup warm water 1 egg beaten 1 cup molasses (not blackstrap) 1 1/2 cups all purpose flour 1/2 cup packed brown sugar 1/2 cup vegetable shortening Prep Time - 20 Cook Time - 45

Details

Servings 8
Cooking time 45mins

Preparation

Step 1

Preheat oven to 425F. Line a 9-inch pie plate with pastry crust.
In a medium bowl, dissolve baking soda in warm water; mix in egg and molasses. Place flour, sugar and shortening in another bowl and mix until crumbly. Add ½ cup of crumb mixture into molasses mixture; mix well. Pour into prepared piecrust. Sprinkle remaining crumbs evenly over top.
Bake 15 minutes; reduce heat to 350F, place foil on top, and continue baking 30 minutes longer or until the center is firm.
Nutritional Info (per serving)
Calories 470