2 c. flour
1 tsp. salt
1 1/4 tsp. baking powder
2 1/4 tsp. powdered ginger
1/4 tsp. dry mustard
1 1/4 tsp. cinnamon
1/4 tsp. cloves
1 c. molasses
1/2 to 1 c. water
1 egg, beaten
1/3 c. vegetable oil or melted butter

Mix dry ingredients together. Combine liquids and stir carefully into dry ingredients. Bake in waffle iron. Serve with maple syrup or as a dessert with spiced cooked apples and whipping cream to which bits of crystalized ginger has been added. Makes about six waffles.

NOTE: You can use milk instead of water, but the water makes a lighter waffle. The dry mustard can be omitted, but it adds a bit of zest to the ginger.