1 x *pastry 1 x *liquid:
1/2 c Molasses 1 ea Egg yolk, well beaten
1/2 tb Soda 1 x *dissolved in:
3/4 c Water, boiling 1 x *crumbs:
3/4 c Flour 1/2 c Brown sugar
2 tb Shortening 1/8 ts Nutmeg
1/8 ts Ginger 1/8 ts Cloves
1/2 ts Cinnamon 1/4 ts Salt
Combine the ingredients for the liquid part mixing well. Combine the dry
ingredients for the crumbs, working in the shortening. Line a pie pan with
pastry. Make alternate layers of crumbs and liquid. Top with crumbs and
bake at 450-F until crust edges start to brown. Reduce heat to 350-F and
bake until firm (about 20 minutes).
Yields
1 servings