Ingredients
1 teaspoon baking soda
1 cup warm water
1 egg, beaten
1 cup molasses (not blackstrap)
1 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
1/2 cup packed brown sugar
1/2 cup vegetable shortening
2. In a medium bowl, dissolve baking soda in warm water; mix in egg and molasses. Place flour, sugar and shortening in another bowl and mix until crumbly. Add ½ cup of crumb mixture into molasses mixture; mix well. Pour into prepared piecrust. Sprinkle remaining crumbs evenly over top.
3. Bake 15 minutes; reduce heat to 350F, place foil on top, and continue baking 30 minutes longer or until the center is firm. Serves 8.
"Relish the American Table," October 1, 2006.
