Hard Gingerbread - cooking recipe

Ingredients

3/4 c. liquid shortening
3/4 c. water
4 Tbsp. molasses
2 c. sugar
2 tsp. soda
1 tsp. ginger
1 tsp. salt

Preparation

Hand mix ingredients and slowly add 4 to 6 cups of flour. Start with 4 to 4 1/2 cups and add enough to make a firm stiff mixture.
This is only a guide, about 5 cups may be enough, should be moist but not wet.
Bake at 350\u00b0 for 35 minutes.
In 9 x 13-inch pan (lightly greased), hand score top, length and crosswise and sprinkle sugar lightly on top before baking.
Slice 1/2-inch butter.
Great with breakfast coffee.
(This recipe has been in our family for years.)