Line 2 pans with pastry.

CRUMBS:

3 c. flour
1 tsp. salt
1 c. brown sugar
1/2 c. lard (or vegetable shortening)

SYRUP:

1 c. hot water with 1 tsp. baking soda
1 c. molasses

Pour syrup in pastry lined pans. Put crumbs on top. Punch holes in crumbs with finger. Bake at 375 degrees about 30 minutes or until brown on top. A good breakfast cake.

Pennsylvania Dutch use "Barrel Molasses" but can substitute other types of molasses.