Authentic Shoo Fly Pie (Straight from Lancaster Co.)

Shoo Fly Pie is a traditional dessert that originated in the Pennsylvania Dutch region of the United States. It gets its name from the sweet molasses filling that attracts flies, hence the need to shoo them away.

This is vegetarian recipe. Dish can be prepared in 125 minutes. Recipe requires some culinary experience (medium difficulty). Number of ingredients: 9.

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Authentic Shoo Fly Pie (Straight from Lancaster Co.)

Cooking Method: Baking Cuisine: American, Pennsylvania Dutch Courses: Dessert Recipe Keys: Vegetarian

Difficulty: Intermediate Prep Time 20 min Cook Time 45 min Rest Time 60 min Total Time 2 hrs 5 mins

Servings: 8 Calories: 3040

Best Season: Suitable throughout the year

Ingredients

Servings

• 1.5 cup Pie Crust
• 1 cup All-purpose Flour
• 1 cup Brown Sugar
• 1 teaspoon Baking Soda
• 1 cup Hot Water
• 1 cup Molasses
• 2 tablespoon Butter
• 1 large Egg
• ¹⁄₂ cup Cold Water

Instructions

1. Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C).
2. In a large bowl, combine the all-purpose flour, brown sugar, and baking soda.
3. In a separate bowl, mix the hot water, molasses, butter, and egg.
4. Gradually add the wet ingredients to the dry ingredients, mixing well.
5. Pour the mixture into the pie crust.
6. Bake for 40-45 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.
8. Serve with whipped cream or vanilla ice cream, if desired.

Nutrition Facts

Servings 8

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Amount Per Serving

Calories 380kcal

% Daily Value *

Total Fat 15g24%

Total Carbohydrate 60g20%

Sugars 35g

Protein 4g8%

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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.