1 c. sugar
1 c. shortening
1 egg
1 tsp. salt
1 tsp. ginger
1/2 tsp. cinnamon
1/2 tsp. cloves
4 tsp. baking soda
1 c. molasses
1 c. sour milk
5 1/2 c. all-purpose flour

Cream sugar and shortening, add egg. Mix dry ingredients. Add to creamed mixture, alternating with milk and molasses.

Roll out thick and cut with a cutter.

Bake at 350°F for 10 minutes. Put away while still warm.