When I was a little girl, my mother wanted my sister and me to eat breakfast before seeing what Santa brought us. In order to accomplish this, my Auntie Ruth made Shoo Fly Pie. It worked! I am now fifty-one with three grown children and we still enjoy it for Christmas breakfast.
2-1/2 c. all-purpose flour
1 c. sugar
1/2 c. shortening
2 9-inch pie crusts
1 c. dark molasses
1-1/2 c. plus 2 t. hot water, divided
1 t. baking soda
2 eggs, beaten
cinnamon to taste
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