Instructions

  1. Dissolve baking soda in hot water and add molasses.
  2. Combine sugar and flour and rub in shortening to make crumbs.
  3. Pour 1/3 of the liquid into an unbaked crust.
  4. Add 1/3 of the crumb mixture.
  5. Continue alternating layers, ending with crumbs on top.
  6. Bake at 375 for approximately 35 minutes.