Shoo-Fly Pie - cooking recipe

Ingredients

1 egg yolk
1/2 c. molasses
3/4 c. boiling water
1 tsp. baking soda
1 c. flour
1/2 tsp. cinnamon
1/8 tsp. nutmeg
1/8 tsp. ginger
1/8 tsp. cloves
1/2 c. brown sugar
1/2 tsp. salt
2 Tbsp. shortening
1 unbaked pastry shell

Preparation

Beat the egg yolk in a small bowl.
Blend in the molasses. Add the boiling water with the soda dissolved in it.
Set aside.