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Molasses Shoo-Fly Cake
1 x *pastry 1 x *liquid: 1/2 c Molasses 1 ea Egg yolk, well beaten 1/2 T Soda 1 x *dissolved in: 3/4 c Water, boiling 1 x *crumbs: 3/4 c Flour 1/2 c Brown sugar 2 T Shortening
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Ingredients8 items
Ingredients
- 1*pastry
- 1*liquid:
- 1/2cup molasses
- 1ea egg yolk, well beaten
- 1/2tsp soda
- 1*dissolved in:
- 3/4cup water, boiling
- 1*crumbs:
Directions
- 1
1 x *pastry 1 x *liquid: 1/2 c Molasses 1 ea Egg yolk, well beaten 1/2 T Soda 1 x *dissolved in: 3/4 c Water, boiling 1 x *crumbs: 3/4 c Flo
- 2
Combine the dry ingredients for the crumbs, working in the shortening
- 3
Line a pie pan with pastry
- 4
Make alternate layers of crumbs and liquid
- 5
Top with crumbs and bake at 450-F until crust edges start to brown
- 6
Reduce heat to 350-F and bake until firm (about 20 minutes)
- 7
Source: Pennsylvania Dutch Cook Book - Fine Old Recipes, Culinary Arts Press, 1936.