Shoofly Pie
(from scottsmom’s recipe box)
http://www.mrfood.com/Pie/Shoofly-Pie-by-Mr-Food
Source: Mr. Food
Cook time: 35 minutesServes 8 people
Categories: amish recipes, pies
Ingredients
- 1 refrigerated pie crust
- 1 cup all-purpose flour
- 2/3 cup packed light brown sugar
- 1 tablespoon butter
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 1 egg
- 1 cup molasses
- 3/4 cup cold water
- 1/4 cup hot water
- 1 teaspoon baking soda
Directions
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Preheat oven to 350 degrees F. Place pie crust in a shallow 9-inch pie plate and flute the edges.
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In a large bowl, combine flour, brown sugar, butter, and salt; mix well and reserve 1 cup mixture.
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In a medium bowl, combine egg, molasses, and cold water; mix gently and set aside.
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In a small bowl, mix hot water and baking soda and stir into molasses mixture. Stir molasses mixture into flour mixture and pour into pie shell. Top with reserved flour mixture.
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Bake 35 to 40 minutes. Pie will firm up as it cools. Cool completely before cutting