Shoo fly pie, a classic American dessert, has been delighting taste buds for generations. This molasses-based pie is characterized by its rich, molasses flavor, sweet, chewy filling, and crumbly, buttery crust. Whether you're a seasoned baker or just starting out, we've gathered the best shoo fly pie recipes to help you create this timeless treat. From traditional recipes that have been passed down through generations to modern variations with unique twists, we've got you covered. So prepare your apron, preheat your oven, and let's embark on a delightful journey of baking and tasting the best shoo fly pie recipes.
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AUTHENTIC SHOO FLY PIE (STRAIGHT FROM LANCASTER CO.)
Born, raised & still residing in Lancaster County Amish/PA Dutch Country this is as authentic as it gets. This recipe is from the Mennonite Community Cookbook that's older than me & given to me by my mother. I saw a few other versions posted, but none were like this one. You could use 9 inch pre-pared pie crust but for the real deal you may want to start from scratch (see my recipe #163245 for the crust that goes with).
Provided by Sherie717
Categories Pie
Time 45m
Yield 1 pie
Number Of Ingredients 7
Steps:
- Dissolve baking soda in hot water and add molasses.
- Combine sugar and flour and rub in shortening to make crumbs.
- Pour 1/3 of the liquid into an unbaked crust.
- Add 1/3 of the crumb mixture.
- Continue alternating layers, ending with crumbs on top.
- Bake at 375 for approximately 35 minutes.
SHOO-FLY PIE
Provided by Alton Brown
Categories dessert
Time 2h15m
Yield 8 to 10 servings
Number Of Ingredients 15
Steps:
- In the bowl of a food processor, combine flour and salt by pulsing 3 to 4 times. Add butter and pulse 5 to 6 times until texture looks mealy. Add lard and pulse another 3 to 4 times. Remove lid of food processor and spritz surface of mixture thoroughly with water. Replace lid and pulse 5 times. Add more water and pulse again until mixture holds together when squeezed. Place mixture in large resealable bag, squeeze together until it forms a ball, and then press into a rounded disk and refrigerate for 30 minutes.
- Preheat oven to 425 degrees F.
- Place 2 (9-inch) metal pie pans in the refrigerator to chill.
- Remove dough from refrigerator and roll out in the bag until it reaches the edges of the bag and is 10 to 11-inches round. Cut along 2 sides of the plastic bag, open bag to expose dough on 1 side and turn a 9-inch pie pan upside down on the exposed side. Invert the entire thing and gently pull the remaining side of the plastic bag off the dough. Press the dough into the edges around the pan and trim any excess dough. Press the edges of the dough over the lip of the pan. Place in refrigerator for 15 minutes.
- Poke holes around sides and into the bottom of the dough. Place a large piece of parchment paper on top of dough and fill with dry beans. Press beans into edges of dough, set on a baking sheet, and bake in the oven for 10 minutes. Remove parchment and beans and continue baking until light golden in color, approximately 7 minutes longer. Remove from oven and place on cooling rack. Allow to cool completely while preparing the filling.
- Decrease heat of oven to 350 degrees F.
- For the crumbs: Place the flour, brown sugar, butter and salt into the bowl of a food processor and process until it forms crumbs. Reserve 1/4 cup and set both aside.
- For the filling: Place the baking soda in a medium mixing bowl and pour the boiling water over it. Add the molasses, egg, and vanilla; whisk to combine. Add the larger amount of crumbs to the molasses mixture and whisk just to combine. Pour this mixture into the prepared crust. Sprinkle the remaining 1/4 cup of crumb mixture evenly over the top of the filling. Place pie on the middle rack of the oven and bake for 40 to 45 minutes or until the filling puffs, begins to look dry and starts to crack slightly. Remove from the oven, transfer to a rack, and cool completely before cutting.
GOOD 'N PLENTY PENNSYLVANIA DUTCH SHOO-FLY PIE
Truly one of my favorite desserts ever! This recipe comes from the AMAZING Good 'N Plenty Family Restaurant in the heart of Lancaster County, PA. Bar none, my favorite restaurant ANYWHERE. (And I get around!) Try this, and prepare to be amazed by the delicious, gooey/crumbly, SWEET richness! One of the characteristics of a traditional Shoo-Fly pie is a crumbly, messy, almost floury crust on top...I understand that all tastes are different, and for that, I'm sorry you and DH didn't like it, Sistah. :(
Provided by GoodMorningBurger
Categories Pie
Time 40m
Yield 8 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 10
Steps:
- Preheat oven to 350ºF.
- Liquid:.
- Dissolve baking soda in water.
- Stir in molasses and one beaten egg (take care not to scramble the egg, tempering it is advised.).
- Crumbs:.
- Mix flour, shortening, brown sugar, salt and cinnamon.
- Form the mixture into crumbs.
- Pour the liquid mixture in an unbaked pie shell, then add the crumbs to the top and bake for 30 minutes.
SHOO-FLY PIE
Steps:
- Mix together to form the crumbs.
- Preheat oven to 350 degrees F. Mix all syrup ingredients together. Add 1/2 of the crumb mixture. Blend well. Pour into and unbaked pie shell. Sprinkle remainder of crumbs on top. Bake for 1 hour.
CHOCOLATE SHOO-FLY PIE
I have a funny story about this recipe. I won a blue ribbon at a county fair for this pie. When I took my husband that night to the fair to show him, the pie was missing from the table! They left the ribbon for me though :-)
Provided by Renee Klevenhagen
Categories Chocolate
Time 1h20m
Number Of Ingredients 9
Steps:
- 1. Dissolve 1/4 teaspoon baking soda in boiling water. Stir in chocolate syrup. Set aside. Combine flour, sugar, 1/4 teaspoon baking soda and salt. Cut in butter or margarine with pastry blender to form coarse crumbs.
- 2. Set aside 1 cup each of chocolate syrup mixture and crumbs.
- 3. Gently combine remaining chocolate mixture and crumbs, stirring just until crumbs are moistened (mixture will be lumpy).
- 4. Pour reserved cup of chocolate mixture into unbaked pastry shell and spread chocolate-crumb mixture evenly over liquid in shell. Top with remaining cup crumbs.
- 5. Bake at 375 degrees for 60 minutes or until set.
MY GRANDMA'S SHOO-FLY PIE
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
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
SHOO FLY PIE
THIS RECEIPE COMES FROM THE PENNSYLVANIA DUTCH PEOPLE
Provided by Nancy Johnson
Categories Pies
Number Of Ingredients 8
Steps:
- 1. MAKE CRUST AND PUT IN TWO 9-INCH PIE SHELLS AND CHILL. MIX FLOUR SIFTED WITH SUGAR AND 3/4 TEASPOON SODA. CUT IN SHORTENING. MIX THE 1 TEASPOON SODA WITH WARM WATER. ADD MOLASSES AND STIR TO MIX WELL. POUR INTO CRUST LINE PANS AND SPRINKLE WITH FLOUR AND SHORTENING MIXTURE.
- 2. BAKE AT 350 DEGREES FOR 35-40 MINUTES OR UNTIL DONE.
Tips:
- Use fresh, ripe fruit for the filling. This will give your pie the best flavor.
- If you don't have time to make your own pie crust, use a store-bought one. Just be sure to pre-bake it according to the package directions.
- Don't overmix the dough. Overmixing will make the crust tough.
- Be careful not to overfill the pie crust. The filling should come up to the top of the crust, but it shouldn't overflow.
- Bake the pie in a preheated oven. This will help to ensure that the crust cooks evenly.
- Let the pie cool completely before serving. This will give the filling time to set.
Conclusion:
Shoofly pie is a delicious and easy-to-make dessert. With its sweet, gooey filling and flaky crust, it's sure to be a hit with everyone who tries it. So next time you're looking for a special treat, give shoofly pie a try. You won't be disappointed.
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