Ingredients
Dough for single-crust pie 1/2 cup packed brown sugar1/2 cup molasses1 large egg, room temperature1-1/2 teaspoons all-purpose flour1/2 teaspoon baking soda1 cup boiling water1 large egg yolk, room temperature, lightly beatenTOPPING:1-1/2 cups all-purpose flour3/4 cup packed brown sugar3/4 teaspoon baking sodaDash salt6 tablespoons cold butter, cubed
Preparation
On a floured surface, roll dough to fit a 9-in. deep-dish pie plate. Trim and flute edge. Refrigerate at least 30 minutes.
Meanwhile, preheat oven to 425°. For filling, mix brown sugar, molasses, egg, flour and baking soda. Gradually stir in boiling water; cool completely.
Line unpricked crust with a double thickness of foil. Fill with pie weights, dried beans or uncooked rice. Bake on a lower oven rack 15 minutes. Remove foil and pie weights; brush crust with egg yolk. Bake 5 minutes. Cool on a wire rack. Reduce oven setting to 350°.
In another bowl, whisk together first four topping ingredients. Cut in butter until crumbly. Add filling to crust; sprinkle with topping. Cover edge of pie with foil.
Bake until filling is set and golden brown, 45-50 minutes. Cool on a wire rack. Store in the refrigerator.
