Ingredients
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2 eggs
1 c. sugar
1/2 c. molasses
6 c. all-purpose flour
1 tsp. soda
1 tsp. salt
1/2 tsp. ground ginger
1 tsp. vanilla
1 Tbsp. baking powder
1/2 c. buttermilk
Preparation
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Cream sugar and shortening; add eggs, one at a time.
Mix well.
Add molasses.
Combine flour, soda, salt, baking powder and ginger; add to sugar mixture alternately with milk and mix well. You need a stiff dough.
Divide dough into 7 parts.
Roll each part to fit a 9-inch pan (layers should be thin) or pat into a well-greased and floured pan.
Bake at 400\u00b0.
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