1 c. sugar
1/2 c. lard
1 egg
1/4 tsp. salt
1 c. molasses
1/2 tsp. ginger
1 tsp. baking soda
2 c. flour
1 c. boiling water

Mix dry ingredients and add to well beaten sugar, lard eggs and molasses. Then add boiling water a little at a time. Bake at 350 degrees.