1 cup sugar
1 cup shortening
1 cup molasses
2 eggs
1/2 cup sour milk or hot water
1 level tbsp soda
1 tsp ginger
1/2 tsp cinnamon
1/2 tsp cloves
1/2 tsp salt
Dissolve soda in water or milk
Sift spices and salt with flour
Mix eggs, sugar, and shortening all together