Combine in a mixing bowl: 1/2 c. butter
1 c. molasses Combine in a 1 cup liquid measure: 1 c. boiling water
2 tsp. soda
Place the baking soda in the bottom of a 1 cup liquid measuring cup. Fill with boiling water, allowing the water to run off into bowl while filling (not too much; just the overflow) and refill the cup to a full 1 cup measure. Mix together: 3 c. flour
1 tsp. of each ginger, cinnamon, cloves, allspice and nutmeg Add to the above ingredients in mixing bowl. Beat well: 2 eggs
Add beaten eggs to bowl, stirring to combine. Bake at 350°F for 30 minutes in a 9 x 13 inch greased pan. | 
