2 c. flour
1 1/2 c. brown sugar
4 tbsp. shortening
2 eggs, beaten
2 c. reg. molasses or Karo syrup
1 1/2 c. water from faucet (HOT)
2 tsp. baking soda

Mix first 3 ingredients like pie dough for crumbs. Take out 2 cups of these crumbs for top of pies. To remainder of crumbs in bowl, add next 3 ingredients well mixed.

Dissolve 2 teaspoons baking soda in "extra" 1/2 cup hot water from faucet. Add to other (above) liquid mixture. Divide into 2 pies. Put crumbs on top. Bake at 450 degrees for 10 minutes. Reduce temperature to 375 degrees until firm.