Ingredients

7 cups sifted flour

3 teaspoons salt

4 teaspoons soda

3 teaspoons cinnamon

3 teaspoons ginger

1 teaspoon cloves

1 cup shortening

1 ⅓ cups sugar

2 cups molasses

2 tablespoon vinegar

2 eggs

¾ cup buttermilk

Method

Melt shortening. Add sugar, molasses and vinegar. Cool slightly before adding eggs.

Add spices and flour alternately with milk. Chill. Roll and bake 12-15 minutes at

350 degrees.