1/2 c. sugar
1/2 c. butter
1 c. molasses
2 c. flour
1/2 tsp. soda
1 1/2 tsp. ginger
1/2 tsp. cinnamon
1/2 c. sour milk
Nuts and raisins, if desired

Mix all together. Put in large loaf pan. Bake about 1 hour.