Ingredients
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4 1/2 c. sifted flour
1 tsp. soda
2 tsp. baking powder
3 tsp. ginger
1/2 tsp. salt
1 c. butter or vegetable shortening
1 c. light brown sugar, packed in a c.
1/2 c. granulated sugar
3/4 c. sour milk (buttermilk)
2 eggs
3/4 c. molasses
2 tsp. vanilla
1 tsp. cinnamon
1/2 tsp. nutmeg
Preparation
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Sift flour, soda, baking powder and ginger three times.
Add cinnamon and nutmeg.
Cream butter, slowly beat in sugar and beat thoroughly.
Add beaten eggs and molasses.
Add sifted dry ingredients alternately with milk; beat after each addition.
Chill 2 to 3 hours at least.
Turn on lightly floured board.
Roll 1/8-inch thick, but sprinkle with sugar.
Bake in 375\u00b0 oven about 12 minutes.
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