What type of Molasses for Shoo Fly pie?

Question

Do I use Full flavor, Mild flavor, or black strap molasses? Or does it not matter? My recipe just says molasses when I went to the store to buy some I found out it comes in these three different varieties. Thank you.

Answer 1

Molasses has a very strong flavor, with black strap being the strongest. I always use mild in my cooking and have plenty of molasses flavor.  If you have never used molasses before, I would suggest using the mild flavor.