SHOOFLY PIE

1 c. flour

1/2 c. sugar

1/4 c. shortening

Mix together to make crumbs.  Press half the crumb mixture in unbaked pie shell.

1/2 c. molasses

1/2 c. hot water

1 t. baking soda

Mix above ingredients in bowl.  Pour molasses mixture over crumbs in shell, then sprinkle remaining crumb mixture on top of molasses mixture.  Bake at 400 degrees for 30-35 minutes.  Serve plain or top with ice cream.

Linda Taylor