1 or 2 unbaked pie shells*

Crumbs:

4 c. flour
2 c. brown sugar
1 tsp. baking soda
3 tbsp. shortening to form the crumbs

Syrup:

2 c. molasses
2 beaten eggs
2 c. hot water
1 tsp. baking soda, dissolved in the hot water

Preheat oven to 350°F. Mix all syrup ingredients together. Add 1/2 of the crumb mixture. Blend well. Pour into and unbaked pie shell. Sprinkle remainder of crumbs on top.

Bake for 1 hour.