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                                Shoo Fly Pie
 
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 Serving Size  : 8    Preparation Time :0:00
 Categories    : Pies And Pastries
 
   Amount  Measure       Ingredient -- Preparation Method
 --------  ------------  --------------------------------
    1      large         egg yolk
      1/2  cup           molasses
      3/4  cup           water -- boiling
    1      teaspoon      baking soda
    1      cup           flour
      1/2  teaspoon      cinnamon
      1/8  teaspoon      nutmeg
      1/8  teaspoon      ginger
      1/8  teaspoon      cloves
      1/2  cup           brown sugar -- packed
      1/2  teaspoon      salt
    2      tablespoons   shortening
    1                    pie crust  (9 inch) -- unbaked
 
 1) Beat the egg yolk in a small bowl. Blend in the molasses. Add the 
 boiling water with the soda dissolved in it. Set aside.
 2) Combine dry ingredients with shortening and work into crumbs with 
 fingers. 
 3) Put liquid into pastry shell and top with crumbs. 
 4) Bake in a 400 degree oven for 10 minutes, then reduce heat to 325 
 degrees and bake 35 minutes longer.
 Typed by Lynn Thomas dcqp82a. Lynn’s notes: This recipe is from my Pa.
  Dutch mother in law. It’s a delicious pie with a moist bottom, cake-
 like middle and crumb topping. 
 
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