Goldie Reckard'S Joe Froggers - cooking recipe

Ingredients

1 c. shortening
2 c. sugar
1 Tbsp. salt, dissolved in water first
3/4 c. water
1/4 c. rum
2 tsp. baking soda
2 c. dark molasses
7 c. flour
1 Tbsp. ginger
1 tsp. cloves
1 tsp. nutmeg
1/2 tsp. allspice

Preparation

In large bowl, cream shortening and sugar until light and fluffy.
In small bowl, mix together salt, water and rum and set aside.
In another small bowl, mix together soda and molasses and set aside.
Sift together flour and spices.
Add flour mixture alternately with liquids to cream mixture, beating well after each addition.