Shoofly Pie

By sugarbear

Ingredients

• 4 cups all-purpose flour
• 1 cup sugar
• 1 cup brown sugar
• 1 cup shortening
• 1 cup molasses
• 2 cups hot water
• 2 teaspoons baking soda

Preparation

Step 1

Preheat oven to 375 degrees F.
Grease and flour a 9 x 13 inch pan.
In a large bowl, work together flour, sugar, brown sugar, and shortening to
form crumbs.
Reserve 1 cup of the mixture.
In a separate bowl, mix molasses, hot water, and baking soda.
Combine wet and dry mixtures.
Pour into prepared baking pan.
Sprinkle reserved crumbs on top.
Bake 10 minutes. Reduce heat to 350 degrees F. and bake 30 to 40 minutes more
or until a sharp knife inserted in center comes out clean.

Serves 12