Shoofly Pie II

Shoofly Pie is a traditional Pennsylvania Dutch dessert that originated in the 1880s. It gets its name from the sweet molasses filling that attracts flies, hence the ‘shoo’ in the name.

This is vegetarian recipe. Dish can be prepared in 120 minutes. Recipe requires some culinary experience (medium difficulty). Number of ingredients: 8.

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Shoofly Pie II

Cooking Method: Baking Cuisine: American Courses: Dessert Recipe Keys: Vegetarian

Difficulty: Intermediate Prep Time 20 min Cook Time 40 min Rest Time 60 min Total Time 2 hrs

Servings: 8 Calories: 3360

Best Season: Suitable throughout the year

Ingredients

Servings

• 1.5 cup Pie Crust
• 1 cup All-Purpose Flour
• 1 cup Dark Brown Sugar
• 2 tablespoon Butter
• 1 cup Molasses
• 1 cup Hot Water
• 1 teaspoon Baking Soda
• 1 beaten Egg

Instructions

1. Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C).
2. In a large bowl, combine the all-purpose flour, dark brown sugar, and butter until crumbly.
3. In a separate bowl, mix together the molasses, hot water, baking soda, and beaten egg.
4. Pour the molasses mixture into the pie crust.
5. Sprinkle the crumb mixture evenly over the molasses mixture.
6. Bake for 40 minutes, or until the pie is set and the crust is golden brown.
7. Allow the pie to cool for at least 1 hour before serving.

Nutrition Facts

Servings 8

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Amount Per Serving

Calories 420kcal

% Daily Value *

Total Fat 20g31%

Total Carbohydrate 55g19%

Sugars 35g

Protein 5g10%

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* The Percentage Daily Values are calculated from a 2,000 calorie diet. Your specific daily value may vary, depending on your individual calorie requirements.