Pennsylvania Dutch Shoo Fly Pie Recipe

Name: Pennsylvania Dutch Shoo Fly Pie
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 1 (9 inch) pie crusts; 1/2 cup molasses; 1 egg yolk; 1/2 teaspoon baking soda; 3/4 cup boiling water; 1/8 teaspoon nutmeg; 1/8 teaspoon ground ginger; 1/8 teaspoon ground cloves; 1/2 teaspoon cinnamon; 3/4 cup flour; 1/4 teaspoon salt; 1/2 cup brown sugar; 2 tablespoons butter

Servings: persons

1 (9 inch) pie crusts
1/2 cup molasses
1 egg yolk
1/2 teaspoon baking soda
3/4 cup boiling water
1/8 teaspoon nutmeg
1/8 teaspoon ground ginger
1/8 teaspoon ground cloves
1/2 teaspoon cinnamon
3/4 cup flour
1/4 teaspoon salt
1/2 cup brown sugar
2 tablespoons butter

1
Line 9-inch pie plate with pastry.
2
Mix molasses and egg yolk.
3
Dissolve soda in boiling water and add to egg and molasses.
4
Set aside.
5
Stir dry ingredients together, mixing well.
6
Cut in shortening until mixture looks like coarse crumbs.
7
Pour molasses into pie shell.
8
Sprinkle crumbs evenly over top.
9
Do not stir.
10
Bake at 450 degrees F. 15 minutes, then reduce heat to 350 degrees F. and bake 20 minutes longer.
11
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 (9 inch) pie crusts, 1/2 cup molasses, 1 egg yolk, 1/2 teaspoon baking soda, and more.

Yes, 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.

Pennsylvania Dutch Shoo Fly Pie

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