Shoo fly pie (wet bottom)

1 Servings

Ingredients

QuantityIngredient
½tablespoonSoda dissolved in 3/4 cup boiling water
½cupMolasses
1Egg yolk, beaten well
¾cupFlour
½teaspoonCinnamon
teaspoonEach of nutmeg, ginger, cloves
½cupBrown sugar
2tablespoonsShortening
½teaspoonSalt

Directions

LIQUID PART

CRUMBS

Combine dry ingredients with shortening, using hands to work into crumbs. Line a 9" pie plate with pastry. Fill with liquid and top with crumbs. Bake in a 400 degree oven until crust starts to brown (about 10 minutes). Reduce to 325 degrees and bake until firm.