3 c. flour
1 c. molasses
1/2 c. shortening
1/2 c. sour milk or reg. milk with 1 1/2 tsp. vinegar or lemon juice
1/2 tbsp. ginger
1/2 tbsp. cinnamon
1/2 tsp. salt
1 egg, beaten
1/2 tsp. baking soda

Mix shortening, molasses and sour milk together. Add flour; mix. Add spices, salt and egg. Mix quickly to a soft dough. Bake at 350, 8-10 minutes. Recipe yields 100.