Shoo-Fly Pie - cooking recipe

Ingredients

2 c. all-purpose flour
1 1/2 c. brown sugar
4 Tbsp. shortening
2 tsp. baking soda
1/2 c. hot water
2 eggs, beaten
2 c. regular molasses
1 1/2 c. hot water (boiling)

Preparation

Mix first three ingredients like pie dough for crumbs.
Take out 2 cups of these crumbs for top of pies.
To remainder of crumbs in bowl, add next three ingredients and mix well.
Dissolve 2 teaspoons baking soda in extra 1/2 cup hot water.
Add to other liquid mixture.
Divide liquid into 2 unbaked pie shells.
Put crumbs on top and bake at 450\u00b0 for 10 minutes.
Turn down to 375\u00b0 and bake about 30 minutes or until top is dry and done.