2 c. flour
1/2 tsp. salt
1 tsp. baking soda
1 1/2 tsp. ginger
1/2 tsp. cinnamon
1/2 tsp. cloves

Mix together. Add the following to above ingredients: 1 egg, beaten 1/3 c. molasses 1/3 c. buttermilk 1/2 c. shortening

Mix all ingredients and bake at 350 degrees 15 to 18 minutes by teaspoonfuls on greased cookie sheet.