1 c. baking molasses
2 1/4 c. boiling water
1 tbsp. baking soda
4 c. flour, unsifted
3/4 c. Crisco oil
1/2 tsp. salt
1 lb. box brown sugar

Mix molasses, water, soda and set aside. Mix flour, oil, salt, and brown sugar with hands until crumbs form, set aside 1 cup of this mixture. Mix all ingredients together and then pour into ungreased 9 x 13 inch pan. Sprinkle crumbs over top. Bake at 350 degrees for 45 minutes.