1 c. white sugar
1 c. lard
1 c. sour buttermilk
1 c. (mild) molasses with little Karo syrup to fill cup
4 tsp. baking soda
1 tsp. salt
2 tsp. cinnamon
2 tsp. nutmeg
1 tsp. ginger
1/4 tsp. cloves
4-6 c. flour, enough so you can handle to roll out

Roll thick. Sprinkle with sugar. Bake at 375-400 degrees oven, about 8-10 minutes. Makes a big batch.