1 c. flour
1/4 tsp. salt
1/2 tsp. baking soda
1/2 tsp. cinnamon
3/4 tsp. ginger
1/2 tsp. allspice
1/2 c. butter or shortening
1/2 c. sugar
1 egg
1/2 c. plus 2 tbsp. buttermilk
3/4 c. molasses

Mix flour, sugar, salt, soda and spices together, beat butter until smooth. Add egg, beat, add buttermilk and molasses. Add dry ingredients to this. Pour into 9 x 13 inch greased, floured pan. Bake in 325 degree oven for 25-30 minutes.