Pennsylvania Dutch Shoo Fly Pie

Step by step method

• Step 1

  Line 9-inch pie plate with pastry.

• Step 2

  Mix molasses and egg yolk.

• Step 3

  Dissolve soda in boiling water and add to egg and molasses.

• Step 4

  Set aside.

• Step 5

  Stir dry ingredients together, mixing well.

• Step 6

  Cut in shortening until mixture looks like coarse crumbs.

• Step 7

  Pour molasses into pie shell.

• Step 8

  Sprinkle crumbs evenly over top.

• Step 9

  Do not stir.

• Step 10

  Bake at 450 degrees F. 15 minutes, then reduce heat to 350 degrees F. and bake 20 minutes longer.

• Step 11

  Cool and serve.