Ingredients

2 C. sugar
3/4 C. butter & lard
1 egg
1 tsp. baking powder
Flour to stiffen & roll
1 C. milk
Vanilla
FILLING:
2 C. molasses
1 C. sugar
1 qt. hot water
8 Tbsp. flour
Juice of 2 lemons & bit of rind

Cooking Instructions

Mix sugar, shortening and egg. Alternate milk with flour and baking powder, adding to first ingredients. Roll about 1/2 inch thick and fit in pie tins (save strips for top). Mix filling, pour in crusts. Put strips on top and bake at 375 degrees until cake part is baked. Makes 2 pies.
 
 
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