1 c. shortening
1 tsp. baking soda
1 1/4 c. sugar
1 tsp. cinnamon
1/2 tsp. salt
1 c. molasses
1 tsp. ginger
1 c. buttermilk
1 tsp. nutmeg
4 c. flour

Mix ginger, molasses, and soda; stir well and set aside. Mix dry ingredients, salt, cinnamon, nutmeg, flour and sift together. Combine both mixtures and roll into a 1/4" roll. Cut in 1/4" cuts. Bake at 375 degrees about 15 minutes.