Shoofly Pie

Shoofly pie, a traditional molasses-laced Pennyslvania Dutch dessert. George Sheldon/Shutterstock

Shoofly Pie

My husband grew up in central Pennsylvania, where Amish bakeries and farmers markets were plentiful and molasses-sweetened desserts common. This recipe was handed down in the Crissman family over generations. Be sure to serve it with plenty of strong coffee.

Makes two 9-inch pies

• Two 9-inch pie crusts

For the filling:

• 1 cup cold water
• 1 teaspoon cinnamon
• 1 cup molasses
• 1 egg, beaten
• 1/2 cup brown sugar
• 1/2 teaspoon baking soda
• 1 tablespoon flour

For the batter:

• 3 cups flour
• 1 cup brown sugar
• 1/2 cup shortening
• 1 teaspoon salt
• 1 cup molasses
• 1/2 cup buttermilk
• 1 teaspoon baking soda

Preheat oven to 350 degrees F. Spread pie crusts into two lightly buttered 9-inch pie pans.