Authentic Pennsylvania Dutch Shoo Fly Pie Recipe

Name: Authentic Pennsylvania Dutch Shoo Fly Pie
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 1/2 cup molasses; 1 each egg yolks; 1/2 teaspoon baking soda; 3/4 cup water boiling; 3/4 cup flour, all-purpose; 1/2 cup brown sugar; 2 tablespoons butter; ⅛ teaspoon nutmeg; ⅛ teaspoon ginger ground; ⅛ teaspoon cloves, ground; 1/2 teaspoon cinnamon; 1/4 teaspoon salt; 1 each pie shell (9 inch) pastry for 9 inch pie

Servings: persons

1/2 cup molasses
1 each egg yolks
1/2 teaspoon baking soda
3/4 cup water boiling
3/4 cup flour, all-purpose
1/2 cup brown sugar
2 tablespoons butter
⅛ teaspoon nutmeg
⅛ teaspoon ginger ground
⅛ teaspoon cloves, ground
1/2 teaspoon cinnamon
1/4 teaspoon salt
1 each pie shell (9 inch) pastry for 9 inch pie

1
Dissolve soda in boiling water and add to egg and molasses.
2
Set aside.
3
Stir dry ingredients together, mixing well.
4
Cut in shortening until mixture looks like coarse crumbs.
5
Pour molasses into pie shell.
6
Sprinkle crumbs evenly over top.
7
Do not stir.
8
Bake at 450F (230C) for 15 minutes then reduce heat to 350F (180C) and bake 20 minutes longer.
9
Cool and serve.

672

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* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

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No specific allergen information. Please check the ingredient list for possible allergens.

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This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.

You need 13 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 1/2 cup molasses, 1 each egg yolks, 1/2 teaspoon baking soda, 3/4 cup water boiling, and more.

Yes, Authentic Pennsylvania Dutch Shoo Fly Pie falls under the Baking & Desserts category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Store in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 3–5 days. For longer storage, freeze for up to 3 months — no need to refrigerate or reheat.

Authentic Pennsylvania Dutch Shoo Fly Pie

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