8 c. flour
2 c. sugar
1/4 c. baking powder
1 tbsp. salt
1 tsp. baking soda
1 tsp. cloves
1 tsp. ginger
1 tbsp. cinnamon
2 c. shortening

Stir together dry ingredients. Cut in shortening with pastry blender. Use within 3 months. Makes 12 cups of mix.

GINGERBREAD BOYS:

3 c. gingerbread mix
1/3 c. molasses
1/4 c. flour
1 slightly beaten egg

Combine ingredients. Blend well. Roll to 1/4 inch thickness on lightly floured surface. Cut into gingerbread boys. Place on greased sheets. Bake at 350 degrees for 10 minutes. Decorate with red hots and white icing.