Shoofly Pie
Lancaster County’s best known dessert and a farmers market favorite, it got its
name when cooks had to "shoo" the flies attracted by
the molasses and brown sugar.
1 cup flour
2/3 cup brown sugar
1 Tbsp. shortening
1 tsp. baking soda
¾ cup hot water
1 cup molasses
1 egg, beaten
1 9" unbaked pie shell
Combine flour and brown sugar. Cut shortening into flour mixture until crumbly.
Reserve ½ cup crumbs. Dissolve baking soda in hot
(but not boiling) water. In a small bowl combine molasses, egg, and baking soda
water and beat well. Pour into unbaked pie shell.
Sprinkle reserved crumbs over top. Bake at 375° for 35 minutes.