2 c. all-purpose flour
1 tsp. baking soda
1 tsp. salt
1 tsp. cinnamon
1/2 tsp. nutmeg
1/4 tsp. ginger, set aside
1 c. firmly packed brown sugar
1/2 c. shortening

Cream brown sugar and shortening well. Blend in 2 beaten eggs; one at a time. 1/4 c. light molasses 1 tsp. vanilla

Add dry ingredients alternately with 1/4 cup milk. Blend thoroughly after each addition. Stir in 1 cup walnuts, chopped (optional). Turn into 2 well greased bottoms of 8 x 4 x 3 inch pans. Bake at 350 degrees for 45-55 minutes. Bread must be left in pans 15 minutes. Loosen sides of pan with knife before removing. Cool and frost with following icing:

Cream 3 tablespoons butter, 2 to 3 teaspoons orange juice and 1 cup powdered sugar. Mix until spreading consistency. This bread freezes well.