Favorite Shoofly Pie

Directions

1. 1
   Heat oven to 400F.
2. 2
   Combine 1 cup flour and salt in bowl; cut in 1/3 cup butter with pastry blender or fork until mixture resembles coarse crumbs.
3. 3
   Mix in enough water until flour is moistened.
4. 4
   Shape into ball.
5. 5
   Roll out dough into 12-inch circle on lightly floured surface.
6. 6
   Fold into quarters.
7. 7
   Place into 9 1/2-inch deep-dish pie plate; unfold, pressing firmly against bottom and sides.
8. 8
   Crimp or flute edge.
9. 9
   Combine hot water and 1 teaspoon baking soda in bowl.
10. 10
    Stir in molasses.
11. 11
    Set aside.
12. 12
    Combine 1 cup flour and brown sugar in another bowl.
13. 13
    Cut in 2 tablespoons butter until mixture resembles coarse crumbs.
14. 14
    Reserve 1/2 cup crumbs.
15. 15
    Add molasses mixture, egg and vanilla to remaining crumb mixture.
16. 16
    Beat until well mixed.
17. 17
    Pour mixture into prepared crust; sprinkle with the reserved crumb mixture.
18. 18
    Bake 10 minutes.
19. 19
    Reduce oven temperature to 350F.
20. 20
    Bake 35-40 minutes or until filling is set.
21. 21
    Serve warm with whipped cream, if desired.