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In a large mixing bowl stir together flour, sugar and salt.
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Cut in the butter and shortening with a pastry cutter or a fork until the mixture resembles coarse crumbs.
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Work in the ice water 1 tablespoon at a time.
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If it still does not come together add more ice water as needed.
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Wrap the pie dough, tightly, in plastic wrap and chill for at least 30 minutes.
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Roll the dough out on a floured surface to a 10-inch circle.
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Transfer the dough to a pie plate and press it down into the bottom and sides.
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Fold the edges under and flute them or crimp them with a fork.
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1 cup all-purpose flour
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1/3 cup sugar
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1/3 cup dark brown sugar
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1 tablespoon vegetable shortening
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1 tablespoon cold butter
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1 egg
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1 cup molasses
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3/4 cup hot water
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1 teaspoon baking soda
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Preheat oven to 375 degrees F.
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In a mixing bowl cut together flour, sugar, brown sugar, shortening and butter until it resembles coarse crumbs; set aside.
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In another mixing bowl whisk together egg, molasses, hot water and baking soda.
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Pour the egg mixture into the pie shell.
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Sprinkle the crumbs on top.
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Bake for 30 to 35 minutes.
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The center of the pie may still quiver a bit when jiggled; it will firm up a bit more as it cools.
