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Gingerbread
5-5 1/2 cups
flour
1 teaspoon baking soda
1 teaspoon salt
2 teaspoons ginger
2 teaspoons cinnamon
1 teaspoon nutmeg
1 teaspoon cloves
1 cup shortening
1 cup sugar
1 1/2 cups unsulphured molasses
2 eggs, beaten
Thoroughly mix flour, soda, salt and spices. Melt
shortening in large saucepan. Add sugar, molasses, and egg.
Mix well. Cool slightly, then add 4 cups dry ingredients and
mix well. Turn mixture onto lightly floured surface. Knead
in remaining dry ingredients by hand. Roll dough to 1/8”
thickness. Place on greased cookie sheet and bake at 375
degrees for 8-10 minutes.
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