Old Time Buttermilk Gingerbread - cooking recipe

Ingredients

1/3 c. shortening
1/2 c. sugar
1 egg, beaten
1/2 c. light molasses
1 3/4 c. sifted flour
1 tsp. cinnamon
1/4 tsp. salt
1 tsp. ginger
1 tsp. baking soda
1/2 c. buttermilk

Preparation

Cream shortening and sugar.
Add egg and molasses; mix well. Mix flour, spices and salt.
Dissolve baking soda in buttermilk. Add with flour mixture to molasses.