Mama'S Gingerbread - cooking recipe

Ingredients

2 2/3 c. flour
1 tsp. ginger
1 tsp. cinnamon
1 tsp. allspice
1 c. Crisco
1 c. sugar
4 eggs
1 c. molasses
1 c. sour milk
1 tsp. baking soda

Preparation

Mix and sift first 4 ingredients.
Blend Crisco, sugar and eggs.
Add molasses and blend well.
Add next 2 ingredients and slowly add dry ingredients, stirring well to blend.
Pour into greased pans and bake at 350\u00b0 for 50 to 60 minutes.
Nuts may be added if desired.
Makes 2 loaf pans or 1 (13 x 9 x 2-inch) cake pan.