Pie #3

Shoo Fly Pie

Crumbs:

1 cup flour
1 tbsp shortening
2/3 cup light brown sugar

cut together with 2 knives till crumbly. Take out 1/2 cup crumbs and set aside.

Bottom Part:

1 egg slightly beaton
1 cup molasses
1 cup boiling water
1 tsp baking soda
1 9 "unbaked pie shell

to crumb mixture add egg and molasses. add 3/4 cup boiling water and molasses. dissolve soda in remaining 1/4 cup water and mix.

Pour into unbaked pie shell. sprinkle reserved crumbs on top. bake at 425 degrees for 15 minutes. reduce heat to 350 degrees and bake 40 to 45 minutes longer.