Shoo - Fly Pie

First Mixture 4 c. Gold Medal flour 2 c. granulated sugar 1 tsp. baking powder 1/4 tsp. Salt 1/2 c. shortening (Crisco)	Second Mixture 3/4 c. Karo (dark) 1 1/2 c. warm water 1 tsp. baking soda Third Mixture 1 c. Karo 1/2 c. water
Mix above for crumbs. Take out 1 cup of crumbs; set aside to put on top. Then add and mix 2nd mixture into smooth batter. Divide 3rd mixture into bottom of four 8 inch pie shells. Cover liquid evenly with batter and sprinkle crumbs on top. Bake at 375 degrees for 40 minutes. They freeze well.