4 1/2 c. flour
1 c. sugar
1 c. shortening
1 c. molasses
1 c. hot water
1 tsp. baking soda, dissolved in 1/2 cup hot water

Combine flour, sugar and shortening for crumbs. Reserve 1 cup crumbs for top. Then make batter with rest of crumbs and ingredients. Bake at 350 degrees for 30 minutes.