Scott's Recipe

Pies - Shoofly

Category: Desserts, Cakes & Pies

Pie Crust
1 cup molasses
¾ cup boiling water
¾ tsp baking soda
1 egg beaten
¾ cups all-purpose flour
½ cup packed brown sugar
¼ cup unsalted butter


1. Preheat oven to 400°F.
2. Line a deep dish 9-inch pie dish with the pie crust.
3. In a large bowl, whisk together the molasses, water, baking soda, and egg. Pour into the crust.
4. In a medium bowl, whisk together the flour and brown sugar. Using a pastry blender or fork, cut the butter into the flour until large crumbs form.
5. Sprinkle generously over the pie, leaving about ¼ cup leftover.
6. Bake for 15 minutes. Then, reduce the heat to 350°F, rotate the dish, and sprinkle on the remaining topping. Bake for 30 minutes.
7. Let cool completely before serving.