1 1/2 c. flour
1/2 c. sugar
1/8 tsp. salt
1/2 tsp. cinnamon
1/4 tsp. ginger
1/4 tsp. nutmeg
1/4 c. butter
1/2 tsp. baking soda
1/2 c. Grandma's unsulphured molasses
3/4 c. boiling water
1 unbaked 8-inch crust

Mix together flour, sugar, salt and spices. Cut in butter until mixture resembles coarse meal. Mix together baking soda and molasses and immediately stir in boiling water. Stir in 1 1/3 of the crumb mixture. Turn into pastry shell. Sprinkle remaining 2/3 cup of the crumb mixture over top. Bake in 375 degree oven for 30-40 minutes until crust is lightly browned. Serves 6-8.