1 c. flour
1/2 c. dark brown sugar
2 tbsp. shortening
1/4 tsp. salt
1/2 c. dark molasses
1/2 c. boiling water
1/4 tsp. baking soda
1 unbaked pie shell

Mix flour, sugar, shortening and salt together in one bowl. In another bowl, combine molasses and boiling water, add baking soda. Mix well and pour in unbaked pie shell. Sprinkle flour and sugar mixture over top and bake in very hot oven, 450 degrees for 10 minutes, then reduce heat to 350 degrees until done (about 1/2 hour). Serves 6.