1 c. sugar
1 c. melted shortening
1 c. sorghum (molasses)
1/2 c. buttermilk
2 tsp. baking soda in 1 tbsp. vinegar
1 tsp. ginger
1 tsp. nutmeg
5 c. flour
1 tsp. cinnamon
1/2 tsp. cloves

Mix and roll out to bake in moderate oven, 350 degrees. A favorite at Christmas time. Cut in all shapes, or animal cutters and frosted with powdered sugar icing in colors and trims.