1 (9 inch) unbaked pie shell
1/2 tbsp. baking soda
3/4 c. boiling water
1/2 c. dark molasses
1 egg yolk, beaten
3/4 c. flour, sifted
1/2 tsp. cinnamon
1/8 tsp. nutmeg
1/8 tsp. ground cloves
1/2 c. brown sugar (dark)
2 tbsp. shortening
1/2 tsp. salt

Dissolve soda in the boiling water. Add molasses. Cool. Beat in egg yolk. Pour mixture into pie shell. Top with crumb mixture of the flour, spices, sugar, shortening, and salt. Bake in 400 degree oven for 10 minutes. Reduce heat to 325 degrees and bake another 30-35 minutes. Pie should be firm when done.