Best 5 Shoo Fly Muffins Recipes

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"Shoofly muffins" are a delicious Pennsylvania Dutch coffee cake muffin that is sure to please everyone at your table. You can find many variations of this classic recipe, but the basic ingredients usually include flour, sugar, baking powder, baking soda, salt, eggs, milk, butter, molasses, and cinnamon. Some recipes also call for raisins or nuts. This article will provide you with some of the best recipes for "shoofly muffins" so that you can find the perfect one to make and enjoy.

Here are our top 5 tried and tested recipes!

MY GRANDMA'S SHOO-FLY PIE



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Classic Pennsylvania Dutch recipe. Grandma's loving attention not included!

Provided by D. Stultz

Categories     Desserts     Pies     Vintage Pie Recipes

Yield 8

Number Of Ingredients 8

1 (9 inch) pie shell
1 cup molasses
¾ cup hot water
¾ teaspoon baking soda
1 egg, beaten
1 ½ cups all-purpose flour
1 cup packed brown sugar
¼ cup shortening

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 400 degrees F (200 degrees C).
  • To Make Bottom Layer: In a medium bowl combine molasses, hot water, and baking soda. Stir well. Whisk in beaten egg. Pour mixture into pie shell.
  • To Make Crumb Topping: In a medium bowl combine flour and brown sugar. Mix well, then cut in shortening until mixture resembles coarse crumbs. Sprinkle on top of molasses layer.
  • Bake in preheated oven for 15 minutes. Lower temperature to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). Bake an additional 30 minutes.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 455.4 calories, Carbohydrate 83.4 g, Cholesterol 23.3 mg, Fat 12.5 g, Fiber 0.8 g, Protein 3.9 g, SaturatedFat 2.6 g, Sodium 253 mg, Sugar 50.2 g

SHOOFLY CUPCAKES



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These old-fashioned molasses cupcakes were my grandmother's specialty. To keep them from disappearing too quickly, she used to store the tempting goodies out of sight. Somehow, we always figured out her hiding places! -Beth Adams, Jacksonville, Florida

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Desserts

Time 35m

Yield 2 dozen.

Number Of Ingredients 7

4 cups all-purpose flour
2 cups packed brown sugar
1/4 teaspoon salt
1 cup cold butter, cubed
2 teaspoons baking soda
2 cups boiling water
1 cup molasses

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 350°. In a large bowl, combine flour, brown sugar and salt. Cut in butter until crumbly. Set aside 1 cup for topping. Add baking soda to remaining crumb mixture. Stir in water and molasses. , Fill 24 paper-lined muffin cups two-thirds full. Sprinkle with reserved crumb mixture. Bake until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean, 20-25 minutes. Cool 10 minutes before removing from pans to wire racks to cool.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 248 calories, Fat 8g fat (5g saturated fat), Cholesterol 20mg cholesterol, Sodium 219mg sodium, Carbohydrate 43g carbohydrate (26g sugars, Fiber 1g fiber), Protein 2g protein.

AMISH SHOO FLY CUPCAKES



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Make and share this Amish Shoo Fly Cupcakes recipe from Food.com.

Provided by Mercy

Categories     Dessert

Time 45m

Yield 24 cupcakes

Number Of Ingredients 7

1 1/2 cups boiling water
1 teaspoon baking soda
1 cup dark molasses
3 cups flour
1 cup brown sugar, packed
1/4 cup butter or 1/4 cup margarine
1/4 cup unsweetened applesauce

Steps:

  • Add baking soda to boiling water; then add molasses and set mixture aside.
  • Make a crumb mixture from flour, brown sugar and margarine, and reserve 1 cup of this aside.
  • Mix together the remaining crumb mixture, liquid mixture and applesauce.
  • Pour (batter is thin) into cupcake pan lined with cupcake papers, and sprinkle reserved crumb mixture on top of each cupcake.
  • Bake at 350°F for 20 to 25 minutes.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 150.4, Fat 2.1, SaturatedFat 1.2, Cholesterol 5.1, Sodium 77.9, Carbohydrate 31.7, Fiber 0.5, Sugar 17, Protein 1.6

TRADITIONAL SHOOFLY PIE



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It's gooey sweet and unadorned by a top crust. What better invitation to come join the party does a hungry insect need? It should be called "molasses pie," but it's whimsically named shoofly because its "open" structure lures flies that must be shooed away. Shoofly Pie is thought to be a Pennsylvania Dutch creation, and may be a direct descendant of "Centennial Cake" introduced at the first World's Fair -- the 1876 Philadelphia Centennial Exposition.

Provided by Robert Manning

Categories     Desserts     Pies     Vintage Pie Recipes

Time 2h5m

Yield 16

Number Of Ingredients 8

2 (9 inch) unbaked pie crusts
1 teaspoon baking soda
1 cup warm water
1 cup molasses
2 cups all-purpose flour
½ cup white sugar
½ teaspoon baking soda
¼ cup butter

Steps:

  • Place pie crusts in 9 inch pie pans. Chill the crusts approximately 1 hour before use.
  • Preheat oven to 425 degrees F (220 degrees C).
  • In a medium bowl, stir together the baking soda and warm water. Mix in the molasses and stir until foamy. Transfer the mixture to the pie crusts.
  • In a medium bowl, mix together flour, sugar and baking soda. Use a pastry blender to cut the butter into the flour mixture until very fine crumbs have formed. Sprinkle the crumbs over the molasses mixture in the pie crusts.
  • Bake in the preheated oven 10 minutes. Reduce heat to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C), and continue baking 35 minutes, or until crust is lightly browned and the filling has set.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 279.7 calories, Carbohydrate 43.8 g, Cholesterol 7.6 mg, Fat 10.5 g, Fiber 1.2 g, Protein 3 g, SaturatedFat 3.7 g, Sodium 263.2 mg, Sugar 17.7 g

THE BEST MINI MOCK SHOO FLY PIES



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This is a receipe I received from my mother. These are a little time consuming to make, but there are never any left when I take them to parties! You have to use a mini muffin pan, as this is the only way these will work.

Provided by nome179er

Categories     Dessert

Time 45m

Yield 24 mini muffins, 24 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 8

3 ounces cream cheese
1/2 cup butter
1 cup flour
1 egg
1 cup dark brown sugar
1 teaspoon butter
1 pinch salt
1 teaspoon vanilla

Steps:

  • In a medium size bowl combine 3 oz of cream cheese, 1/2 cup butter, and 1 cup of flour.
  • Beat on medium speed until a soft dough forms.
  • Use a mini muffin pan (only the mini will work, regular muffin pan size is too big) and scoop about a tablespoon of dough into each muffin cup.
  • Using your fingers work dough into the cup shape (all the way up the sides about an 1/8 in thick, and about a 1/4 inch thick on the bottom.).
  • Continue until all the cups are made.
  • Preheat oven to 350 degrees.
  • In a small sauce pan cook 1 Tsp of butter until lightly browned.
  • In another medium bowl mix 1 egg, 1 cup dark brown sugar packed, 1 Tsp of browned butter, a pinch of salt, and 1 Tsp Vanilla.
  • Blend well until a smooth dark brown runny mixture forms.
  • Spoon the brown filling into each muffin cup about 1/2 to 3/4's full.
  • Repeat until all cups are filled.
  • Bake at 350 for approx 8-11 minutes. DO NOT OVERCOOK. The edge of the crust on the top of sides should be light brown. The brown filling will crust on top, and be runny in the middle.
  • Optional: An additonal garnish is to place a pecan half on top of brown filling before baking.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 104.7, Fat 5.5, SaturatedFat 3.3, Cholesterol 22.2, Sodium 58.7, Carbohydrate 13.2, Fiber 0.1, Sugar 9.1, Protein 1.1

Tips:

  • Use fresh ingredients. Freshly ground spices, pure vanilla extract, and real butter will give your muffins the best flavor.
  • Measure your ingredients accurately. Baking is a science, and precise measurements are essential for success.
  • Don't overmix the batter. Overmixing can make the muffins tough.
  • Fill the muffin cups only 2/3 full. This will allow the muffins to rise properly.
  • Bake the muffins until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean. Overbaking will make the muffins dry.
  • Let the muffins cool completely before frosting them. This will help the frosting to set properly.

Conclusion:

Shoo-fly muffins are a sweet and satisfying treat that is perfect for any occasion. They are easy to make and can be enjoyed by people of all ages. With a few simple tips, you can make shoo-fly muffins that are light, fluffy, and full of flavor. So next time you're looking for a delicious and comforting snack, give shoo-fly muffins a try!

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