Shoofly pie is among the most popular Pennsylvania Dutch desserts served in Lancaster County, PA. Although no one really knows were the name originated, "shoofly pie" was probably first created by German immigrant housewived who innovatively used the ingredients which would have survived the long voyage from Europe. - flour, molasses, shortening, brown sugar and spices.
Provenance
Photographs and slides donated by Discover Lancaster/Pennsylvania Dutch Country Visitors Bureau, June 2016.