Shoofly Pie

Traditional Amish Shoofly Pie...MMM! Molassassy :) and Crumbly-Delicious!

• Ready In: 50 mins
• Serves: 12

Ingredients

• 1  pastry for double-crust pie
• 2  cups flour, sifted
• 1⁄2 cup sugar
• 1⁄2 teaspoon baking soda
• 1⁄4 cup shortening
• 1  cup light molasses or 1  cup  cane syrup
• 1  teaspoon baking soda
• 1  cup hot water

Directions

1. Line 2 (8") pie pans with pastry; flute edges.
2. Combine flour, sugar, 1/2 teaspoons baking soda and shortening; mix to make crumbs.
3. Divide crumbs evenly between 2 pastry-lined pie pans and spread in smooth layers.
4. Combine molasses, 1 teaspoons baking soda and hot water.
5. Pour over crumbs in pie pans.
6. Bake at 375 F for 40 minutes.