Lancaster County’s best known dessert and a farmers market favorite, it got its name when cooks had to "shoo" the flies attracted by the molasses and brown sugar.

1 cup flour
2/3 cup brown sugar
1 Tbsp. shortening
1 tsp. baking soda
¾ cup hot water
1 cup molasses
1 egg, beaten
1 9" unbaked pie shell

Combine flour and brown sugar. Cut shortening into flour mixture until crumbly. Reserve ½ cup crumbs. Dissolve baking soda in hot (but not boiling) water. In a small bowl combine molasses, egg, and baking soda water and beat well. Pour into unbaked pie shell. Sprinkle reserved crumbs over top. Bake at 375° for 35 minutes.

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