1 (9 inch) pie crust, unbaked
3/4 c. sugar
1/2 c. butter or 1 stick butter
2 c. flour
Pinch of salt
3/4 c. molasses
3/4 c. hot water
1/2 tsp. baking soda

CRUMBS: Mix sugar, flour, salt and butter. Put 3 tablespoons in bottom of pie.

Mix molasses, hot water and baking soda. Add 3/4 of this to the pie. Add rest of crumbs but save for top after adding the rest of molasses mixture. Bake 30 to 35 minutes at 350 to 375 degrees.