Health food moment

My family finally got to make "shoo-fly" pie last night, and it's a health food winner.  Here's how you do it:

Start with a pie crust (make your own with real lard for optimal healthiness), then combine 3/4 cup packed brown sugar with 1 cup flour and 1/4 cup butter to get streusel crumbs.  Hold 1 cup of crumbs for the topping, then add 1 cup molasses, one beaten egg, and 3/4 cup hot (not boiling) water.  Mix well, then add 1/4 cup hot water mixed with 1 teaspoon baking soda. 

Pour in pie shell, top with remaining streusel topping (add a few chopped nuts if you like), then bake 10 minutes at 450F and 30 minutes more at 375F. 

mmmm........wonderfully sweet, but generally a little strong for young palates.  And it'll get you to Heaven more quickly, I dare say.