1/2 c. shortening
1/2 c. sugar
1 c. molasses
1 c. buttermilk
1 1/2 tsp. baking soda
3 c. flour
2 tsp. ginger
1 tsp. cinnamon

Cream shortening and sugar. Add eggs and mix well. Add molasses and buttermilk to which soda has been added. Sift spices with flour and add to preceding mixture. Bake in a moderate oven.