You will first need to make to (2)-Pastry shells
Pastry recipe:
3-C.sifted flour
1-t. salt
1C.lard or other shortening ( I always use Crisco lard)
5 T.cold water
Sift the flour & salt together,cut in the lard until pieces are the size of small peas.Gradually sprinkle water over mixture,mixing lightly with a fork after each addition;add enough water to hold pastery together.Roll out on a floured surfaced & fit into you pie pan/pans.

Shoofly Pie (use 2/3 of pastry recipe to make 2 -8" pies)
1-1/2 C.flour
1 C. firmly packed brown sugar
1/4 C.butter or lard
1/2 C.light molasses
1/2 C.hot water
1/2 t.baking soda

Combine flour & sugar.Cut in the butter/lard until mixture is very crumbly.Set aside.
Mix together the molasses,water,& baking soda.
Divide evenly between 2 pastry-lined 8" pie pans.
Top each pie with 1/2 of the crumbs.
Bake 450* 10 minutes
Reduce heat to 350*;bake about 20 minutes longer or until firm.
Cool

Makes (2) 8"pies

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