2 c. plain flour
3 tsp. baking powder
1 tsp. baking soda
1 tsp. salt
2 tbsp. sugar
1 tsp. each of nutmeg and allspice
1/2 tsp. ginger

1 c. syrup
1/2 c. buttermilk
2 heaping tbsp. lard (or other shortening)
2 unbeaten eggs

Beat well. Cook 30 or 35 minutes until done.