5 c. sifted flour
1 tsp. salt
1 tsp. baking soda
1 tsp. ginger
1 tsp. cinnamon
1 egg, well beaten
1 c. molasses
1 c. thick sour milk
2 tbsp. melted shortening

Sift together dry ingredients. Beat egg, molasses, sour milk, and shortening. Add together with dry ingredients. Roll on floured board to 1/4 inch thick. Let rest for 10 minutes. Cut with doughnut cutter. Fry until brown; turn when first crack appears. Drain on paper. Makes 3 dozen.