The Best Mini Mock Shoo Fly Pies Recipes

SHOO FLY PIE

Steps:

• In a large mixing bowl whisk together the all-purpose flour, granulated sugar, and salt.
• Using a pastry blender (or two forks), cut in the cold unsalted butter until you have small pea-size pieces. Some larger pea-size pieces are fine too!
• Add in the ice cold water, then using a bench scraper or spatula work it into the pie dough mixture. Rotate the bowl as you crape the mixture from one side of the bowl to the other until there is not more visible signs of water.
• Using your hands, begin to scoop up the dough then press it down with your fingers. Rotate the bowl and repeat, folding the dough until it has formed. Don't forget to include any dry bits of the pieces that may have fallen underneath the dough.
• Place the pie dough onto a lightly-floured, clean surface and divide it in half using a pastry cutter. Pat each half into a 1″- 1 1/2″ thick disc, then double wrap it tightly in plastic wrap and place them in the coldest part of your refrigerator (usually the back) for a minimum of 1 hour. Double wrapping the dough keeps any air from getting in and drying the dough out. The pie dough will keep in the refrigerator for about 3 days.
• Adjust the oven rack to the 2nd level position (just above center) and (on the same rack), place a baking sheet, jelly roll pan, or baking steel. Preheat the oven to 400ºF.
• In a medium size mixing bowl, combine all ingredients for the bottom filling and set to the side.
• For the top batter, combine the all-purpose flour, light brown sugar, vegetable shortening, and salt. Reserve 1 cup (147 g) for the crumb topping.
• To the remaining batter mixture, add the full flavored molasses, warm water, and baking soda, mixing until just combined.
• Pour the filling mixture into the chilled unbaked pie shell, followed by the batter. It's okay if the filling comes up the sides as you pour the batter in. Sprinkle the reserved 1 cup of crumbs over the top. Don't worry about the crumb topping sinking into the batter. It will remain on top.
• Place the pie on top of the preheated baking sheet and bake for 400ºF for 15 minutes. Then reduce the temperature to 350ºF and bake for 30-35 minutes more. You may wish to add a silicone crust shield the last 15 minutes of baking to prevent the crust from over browning. The pie will appear jiggly, but will set as it cools. Transfer to a wire cooling rack to cool completely. Serve at room temperature or chilled with a dollop of whipped cream.

SHOO FLY PIE

Steps:

• In a medium bowl stir together the flour and the salt.
• Add the cold vegetable shortening, incorporate into the flour using a pastry cutter or 2 forks until the shortening is evenly crumbly.
• Cut in the cold butter. It's important not to overwork, there should be some smaller and some larger chunks.
• Add 2 tablespoons of the ice water and toss. Add more water a tablespoon at a time just until the dough holds together when pinched. It still may look dry and crumbly.
• Transfer to a floured surface, fold the dough into itself until all the flour is incorporated into the fats. Shape into a disk about 1 inch thick. Wrap tightly in plastic wrap and refrigerate for at least 1 hour to rest or up to 3 days before rolling.
• When ready to roll, remove the plastic wrap from the disc. Lightly flour your work surface and your rolling pin. Start from the center of the disc using gentle force, rolling in all directions, turning the dough in quarter turns as you go to prevent sticking. If any sticking occurs lightly flour the surface.
• Roll to about 13 inches.
• Starting on one end, roll the dough around the rolling pin and transfer to the pan. Trim and shape as desired.
• Set in the refrigerator while preparing the filling.
• Preheat oven to 400 degrees.
• Stir together 1 cup of flour and ½ cup brown sugar until well blended. Cut in the vegetable shortening with a pastry cutter or rub in with fingers until small crumbs form; set aside.
• Dissolve 1 teaspoon cornstarch into 1 cup of very hot water; set aside. In another bowl, mix together the molasses, corn syrup, brown sugar and the eggs until well combined. Stir in the water and cornstarch mixture, mix well.
• Pour half of the syrup mixture into the chilled prepared pie crust. Top with half of the crumbs and pour in the rest of the syrup mixture, evenly top with remaining crumbs. Carefully place on the bottom rack of the oven and bake for 10 minutes at 400 degrees. Turn down oven to 350 degrees and bake another 45 to 50 minutes. Remove from oven and place on a rack to cool.

SHOO-FLY PIE

Steps:

• In the bowl of a food processor, combine flour and salt by pulsing 3 to 4 times. Add butter and pulse 5 to 6 times until texture looks mealy. Add lard and pulse another 3 to 4 times. Remove lid of food processor and spritz surface of mixture thoroughly with water. Replace lid and pulse 5 times. Add more water and pulse again until mixture holds together when squeezed. Place mixture in large resealable bag, squeeze together until it forms a ball, and then press into a rounded disk and refrigerate for 30 minutes.
• Preheat oven to 425 degrees F.
• Place 2 (9-inch) metal pie pans in the refrigerator to chill.
• Remove dough from refrigerator and roll out in the bag until it reaches the edges of the bag and is 10 to 11-inches round. Cut along 2 sides of the plastic bag, open bag to expose dough on 1 side and turn a 9-inch pie pan upside down on the exposed side. Invert the entire thing and gently pull the remaining side of the plastic bag off the dough. Press the dough into the edges around the pan and trim any excess dough. Press the edges of the dough over the lip of the pan. Place in refrigerator for 15 minutes.
• Poke holes around sides and into the bottom of the dough. Place a large piece of parchment paper on top of dough and fill with dry beans. Press beans into edges of dough, set on a baking sheet, and bake in the oven for 10 minutes. Remove parchment and beans and continue baking until light golden in color, approximately 7 minutes longer. Remove from oven and place on cooling rack. Allow to cool completely while preparing the filling.
• Decrease heat of oven to 350 degrees F.
• For the crumbs: Place the flour, brown sugar, butter and salt into the bowl of a food processor and process until it forms crumbs. Reserve 1/4 cup and set both aside.
• For the filling: Place the baking soda in a medium mixing bowl and pour the boiling water over it. Add the molasses, egg, and vanilla; whisk to combine. Add the larger amount of crumbs to the molasses mixture and whisk just to combine. Pour this mixture into the prepared crust. Sprinkle the remaining 1/4 cup of crumb mixture evenly over the top of the filling. Place pie on the middle rack of the oven and bake for 40 to 45 minutes or until the filling puffs, begins to look dry and starts to crack slightly. Remove from the oven, transfer to a rack, and cool completely before cutting.

MY GRANDMA'S SHOO-FLY PIE

Steps:

• Preheat oven to 400 degrees F (200 degrees C).
• To Make Bottom Layer: In a medium bowl combine molasses, hot water, and baking soda. Stir well. Whisk in beaten egg. Pour mixture into pie shell.
• To Make Crumb Topping: In a medium bowl combine flour and brown sugar. Mix well, then cut in shortening until mixture resembles coarse crumbs. Sprinkle on top of molasses layer.
• Bake in preheated oven for 15 minutes. Lower temperature to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). Bake an additional 30 minutes.

WET-BOTTOM SHOOFLY PIE

Steps:

• To Make Crumbs: In a medium bowl, combine flour, brown sugar and shortening. Cut ingredients together with a pastry cutter or rub with fingers until dough forms fine crumbs. Set aside.
• Preheat oven to 375 degrees F (190 degrees C).
• To Make Filling: In a medium bowl, dissolve the baking soda in the boiling water. Stir in corn syrup, molasses, salt and egg being sure to stir well. Pour 1/3 of mixture into unbaked pie crust. Sprinkle 1/3 of the crumbs over mixture. Continue this process until crumb mixture and liquid mixture have been used up.
• Bake in preheated oven for 10 minutes, then lower oven temperature to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C) and bake for an additional 30 minutes.

THE BEST MINI MOCK SHOO FLY PIES

Steps:

• In a medium size bowl combine 3 oz of cream cheese, 1/2 cup butter, and 1 cup of flour.
• Beat on medium speed until a soft dough forms.
• Use a mini muffin pan (only the mini will work, regular muffin pan size is too big) and scoop about a tablespoon of dough into each muffin cup.
• Using your fingers work dough into the cup shape (all the way up the sides about an 1/8 in thick, and about a 1/4 inch thick on the bottom.).
• Continue until all the cups are made.
• Preheat oven to 350 degrees.
• In a small sauce pan cook 1 Tsp of butter until lightly browned.
• In another medium bowl mix 1 egg, 1 cup dark brown sugar packed, 1 Tsp of browned butter, a pinch of salt, and 1 Tsp Vanilla.
• Blend well until a smooth dark brown runny mixture forms.
• Spoon the brown filling into each muffin cup about 1/2 to 3/4's full.
• Repeat until all cups are filled.
• Bake at 350 for approx 8-11 minutes. DO NOT OVERCOOK. The edge of the crust on the top of sides should be light brown. The brown filling will crust on top, and be runny in the middle.
• Optional: An additonal garnish is to place a pecan half on top of brown filling before baking.

SHOO-FLY PIE

Steps:

• Mix together to form the crumbs.
• Preheat oven to 350 degrees F. Mix all syrup ingredients together. Add 1/2 of the crumb mixture. Blend well. Pour into and unbaked pie shell. Sprinkle remainder of crumbs on top. Bake for 1 hour.

SHOO-FLY PIE

Steps:

• To make the pastry: combine the flour, sugar, and salt in a large mixing bowl. Add the butter and mix with a pastry blender or your hands until the mixture resembles coarse crumbs. Pour in the ice water and work it in to bind the dough until it holds together without being too wet or sticky. Squeeze a small amount together, if it is crumbly, add more ice water, 1 tablespoon at a time. Wrap the dough in plastic wrap and refrigerate for at least 30 minutes.
• Sprinkle the counter and a rolling pin lightly with flour. Roll the dough out into a 10-inch circle; to check the size, put the 9-inch pie pan upside down over the dough. Carefully roll the dough up onto the pin (this may take a little practice) and lay it inside the pie pan. Press the dough firmly into the bottom and sides so it fits tightly. Trim the excess dough around the rim. Place the pie pan on a sturdy cookie sheet so it can prevent spills from burning in the bottom of the oven.
• Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F.
• To make the filling: In medium-size mixing bowl, combine the molasses and water; stir in baking soda, eggs, and spices.
• To make the crumb topping: With a pastry blender, mix together the flour, brown sugar, and butter, until it is the texture of coarse crumbs. Take 1/2 cup of the crumb mixture and put it in the bottom of the pie shell, pour in the molasses filling, and scatter the remaining crumbs on top.
• Bake for 30 minutes, until the filling jiggles slightly and the top is firm. Let cool to room temperature before cutting. Serve with whipped cream.

SHOOFLY PIE

Steps:

• Heat oven to 450 degrees.
• Make the crumb topping: Mix flour, sugar, cinnamon, nutmeg and salt together in a bowl. Cut in the butter with a pastry cutter until the consistency resembles cornmeal.
• Combine molasses, water and baking soda and pour into pastry shell. Spoon the crumb mixture evenly over the top. Bake 15 minutes, lower the heat to 350 degrees and bake 20 minutes longer, or until set and firm.