Pennsylvania Dutch Shoofly Pie Recipe

Name: Pennsylvania Dutch Shoofly Pie
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 1 cup flour; 2/3 cup brown sugar, firmly packed; 1 tablespoon vegetable shortening; 1 cup molasses, preferably unsulphered; 1 egg, slightly beaten; 1 cup hot water; 1 teaspoon baking soda; 9 -inch pie shell, recipe follows; 3 cups flour; 1 teaspoon salt; 1 1/4 cups vegetable shortening; 1 egg, beaten; 1/3 cup cold water; 1 tablespoon white vinegar

Servings: persons

1 cup flour
2/3 cup brown sugar, firmly packed
1 tablespoon vegetable shortening
1 cup molasses, preferably unsulphered
1 egg, slightly beaten
1 cup hot water
1 teaspoon baking soda
9 -inch pie shell, recipe follows
3 cups flour
1 teaspoon salt
1 1/4 cups vegetable shortening
1 egg, beaten
1/3 cup cold water
1 tablespoon white vinegar

1
Preheat oven to 425 degrees F.
2
Mix flour, brown sugar and shortening into crumbs with fingers, fork or pastry blender.
3
Reserve 1/2 cup of crumbs for the top of the pie.
4
To remaining crumbs, blend in the molasses, egg, and 3/4 cup hot water.
5
Mix the baking soda with remaining 1/4 cup hot water and promptly add to mixture.
6
Pour into unbaked pie shell and bake for 15 minutes.
7
Top the pie with the reserved crumbs and reduce oven temperature to 350 degrees F. and bake for an additional 40 minutes.
8
The pie can be served at room temperature or chilled.
9
In a large bowl, mix together flour and salt.
10
Cut in shortening until well incorporated.
11
Add remaining ingredients and mix until well blended.
12
Let rest a few minutes, then divide dough into 4 portions.
13
Roll a dough disc out on a lightly floured surface and press into a 9-inch pie plate.
14
Individually tightly cover and freeze remaining 3 portions of dough.
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648

kcal

Calories

Fat

128

Carbs

Protein

Fat Carbs Protein

* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

Tips for the best results

Read through all the steps once before you start and measure out your ingredients first — it makes everything go more smoothly.
Preheat the oven fully and bake on the middle rack for the most even results.
Check for doneness a few minutes early — a toothpick in the center should come out with just a few moist crumbs.
Let it cool before slicing so it sets properly and holds its shape.
Store leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge and enjoy within a few days.

Variations & substitutions

Brown sugar instead of white sugar adds a deeper, more caramel-like flavor.
A good 1:1 gluten-free flour blend works well if you need a gluten-free version.

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 14 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 1 cup flour, 2/3 cup brown sugar, firmly packed, 1 tablespoon vegetable shortening, 1 cup molasses, preferably unsulphered, and more.

Yes, Pennsylvania Dutch Shoofly 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.

That's it — enjoy your meal!

Pennsylvania Dutch Shoofly Pie

Tips for the best results

Variations & substitutions

My Personal Notes

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