Lancaster County Pie

Ingredients

• 1 cup molasses
• 1 teaspoon baking soda
• 1 cup sugar
• 1 cup boiling water
• 3 cups all-purpose flour
• ½ cup butter
• pie crust for 4 pie pans

Method

1. 1 Line four pie pans with pie crust.
2. 2 Dissolve baking soda in molasses, then stir in boiling water.
3. 3 Divide the syrup mixture evenly among the four crust-lined pans.
4. 4 Mix flour, sugar, and butter to form crumbs, then sprinkle over the syrup.
5. 5 Bake in a moderate oven (350°F) until set and golden.