Posted by sherry on May 16, 2001 at 15:44:19:
In Reply to: sho fly pie posted by cooking teacher on May 16, 2001 at 14:25:00:
SHOO - FLY PIE (PENNSYLVANIA DUTCH)
1/2 tbsp. soda dissolved in3/4 c. boiling water1/2 c. molasses1 beaten egg yolk, or whole egg
Crumbs:3/4 c. flour1/2 tsp. cinnamon1/8 tsp. each nutmeg, ginger, cloves (cloves optional)1/2 c. brown sugar2 tbsp. shortening1/2 tsp. salt
Combine dry ingredients with shortening, using hands to work into crumbs. Line a 9 inch pie plate with pastry. Fill with liquid and top with crumbs. Bake in hot oven (400 degrees) until crust starts to brown, about 10 minutes. Then reduce heat to 325 degrees and bake until firm.