Pennsylvania Dutch Shoo-Fly Pie - cooking recipe

Ingredients

3 c. flour
1 c. sugar
1/2 c. shortening
1/2 tsp. salt
1 c. dark molasses (light for a milder taste)
1 tsp. baking soda
1 1/2 c. boiling water

Preparation

Mix flour, sugar, shortening and salt.
Take out 1 cup of mixture; set aside for topping.
Combine molasses, baking soda and water; add to dry ingredients.
Divide mixture between two 8-inch unbaked pie shells.
Top with reserved crumb topping (1/2 cup for each pie).
Bake at 350\u00b0 for 1 hour, or until toothpick inserted in center comes out clean.