Pennsylvania Dutch Shoofly Pie

local_grocery_store Ingredients

• 1 and 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
• 1 cup light brown sugar, packed
• 1/2 cup butter, cold, cut into small pieces
• 1 tsp baking soda
• 1 cup boiling water
• 1 cup molasses
• 1 egg
• 1 pie crust, 9-inch, unbaked

restaurant_menu Method

1. 1.Preheat oven to 375 degrees F (190 degrees C).
2. 2.In a large bowl, combine flour, brown sugar, and butter. Mix until crumbly. Reserve 1 cup of the mixture for the topping.
3. 3.Dissolve baking soda in boiling water. Stir in molasses and egg. Add to remaining flour mixture and mix well.
4. 4.Pour mixture into pie crust. Sprinkle reserved crumb mixture over top.
5. 5.Bake for 45 to 50 minutes, or until filling is set and crust is golden brown.

lightbulb_outline Tips

• chevron_rightFor a more intense molasses flavor, use dark molasses instead of light.
• chevron_rightServe with a dollop of whipped cream or a scoop of vanilla ice cream for an extra special treat.