The Twitchin Kitchen

This dish originated in the heart of Dutch country Pennsylvania, USA. It's a true American creation.

Shoofly Pie

Bottom Ingredients:

1 cup molasses
1/2 cup brown sugar
2 eggs, beaten
1 cup hot water
1 teaspoon baking soda, dissolved in hot water

Crumbs Ingredients:

2 cups flour
1/3 cup shortening
1/4 cup brown sugar

Mix bottom ingredients together, adding baking soda last. Pour into pie shell. Mix crumbs together with hands and sprinkle on top.

Bake at 400°F for 10 minutes and 350 degrees for 50 minutes. Makes two 8-inch pies.

Pie Shell Ingredients:

2 cups flour
1 teaspoon salt
1/4 cup shortening
5 tablespoons water

Combine flour and salt in mixing bowl. Cut shortening into flour until crumbly. Tossing with fork, add water gradually until mixture is moistened. Form into a ball. Roll out on a lightly floured board as desired.

Bake at 400°F about 10 to 12 minutes. Makes two crusts.

Tell your mom she can 'cheat' with the pie crusts too... simply use the Jiffy brand mixes or the frozen Pillsbury kind!
Makes things so much easier and a whole lot less messy!