Authentic Pennsylvania Dutch Shoo Fly Pie


Course : Pies
Serves: 4 - 6
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Ingredients:


1/2 Cup baking molasses

1/8 teaspoon nutmeg

1 large egg yolk

1/8 teaspoon ground ginger

1/2 teaspoon baking soda

1/8 teaspoon ground cloves

3 3/4 Cups boiling water

1/2 teaspoon cinnamon

3/4 Cup flour

1/4 teaspoon salt

1/2 Cup brown sugar

1 crust pastry shell for 9-in. pie

2 tablespoons butter
 

Preparation / Directions:


Line 9-inch pie plate with pastry. Mix molasses and egg yolk. Dissolve soda in boiling water and add to egg and molasses. Set aside. Stir dry ingredients together, mixing well. Cut in shortening until mixture looks like coarse crumbs. Pour molasses into pie shell. Sprinkle crumbs evenly over top. Do not stir. Bake @ 450 degree for 15 minutes, then reduce heat to 350 degree and bake 20 minutes longer. Cool and serve.

 

Nutritional Information:

2318 Calories (kcal); 191g Total Fat; (72% calories from fat); 15g Protein; 147g Carbohydrate; 709mg Cholesterol; 3103mg Sodium


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