1 c. baking molasses
2 c. boiling water
1 level tbsp. baking soda

Pour water over soda and molasses and let stand.

CRUMBS:

4 c. flour
2 c. brown sugar
3/4 c. butter
1/2 tsp. salt

Mix crumb ingredients together. (Mix fairly well with spoon, then use your hands.) Save 1 cup of crumbs to sprinkle on top. Mix remaining crumbs with liquid. Pour into long pan, sprinkle with crumbs. Bake at 350 degrees for 40 minutes.