Shoo-Fly Pie

Directions

1. 1
   Combine first 4 ingredients in bowl.
2. 2
   Cut in butter with pastry blender or two knives until mixture resembles fine crumbs.
3. 3
   Combine boiling water and molasses and stir in baking soda (mixture will foam).
4. 4
   Arrange alternate layers of crumb and molasses mixture in pie shell, beginning and ending with crumb mixture.
5. 5
   Bake in moderate oven at 375° for 30 to 35 minutes, or until top and crust are browned and filling set.
6. 6
   Cool.
7. 7
   Serve plain or topped with vanilla ice cream.