shoo-fly pie
Shoo-Fly Pie (Pennsylvania Dutch) There is a theory that, since flies are partial to molasses and have to be chased away while the cook is making the pie, this is how the pie was n...
Ingredients
- 3/4cupflour
- 1/2teaspooncinnamon
- 1/8teaspooneach nutmeg, ginger and cloves
- 1/2cupfirmly packed brown sugar
- 1/2teaspoonsalt
- 2tablespoons shortening
- 1/2tablespoonbaking soda
- 1/2cupmolasses
Directions
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Shoo-Fly Pie (Pennsylvania Dutch) There is a theory that, since flies are partial to molasses and have to be chased away while the cook is m
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Pastry for a 1-crust pie Crumb Mixture 3/4 cup flour 1/2 teaspoon cinnamon 1/8 teaspoon each nutmeg, ginger and cloves 1/2 cup firmly packed
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Refrigerate while you prepare the Crumb Mixture and Filling
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Combine flour with brown sugar, salt and spices
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Pinch in the butter until the mixture looks mealy
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set aside
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Stir baking soda, molasses and egg yolk into boiling water and let cool completely
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Put one-third of the Crumb Mixture into the unbaked pie shell