1 1/2 c. flour
1 c. sugar
1/2 tsp. ground ginger
1 tsp. cinnamon
1/2 c. butter or shortening
1 egg, slightly beaten
2 tbsp. molasses
1 tsp. baking soda
Scant tsp. salt
1 c. buttermilk

Combine flour, sugar, ginger and cinnamon; cut in shortening. Reserve 1/4 cup for topping. Add egg to remaining flour mixture and stir in molasses. Dissolve soda and salt in buttermilk. Add to molasses mixture and pour into greased 8" square pan. Sprinkle the reserved topping over batter. Bake at 350 degrees for approximately 30 minutes.