Gingerbread Mix

Yield: about 13 cups Gingerbread Mix

Ingredients

• 8 cups sifted all-purpose flour
• 2 cups granulated sugar
• 1/4 cup baking powder
• 1 tablespoon salt
• 1 teaspoon baking soda
• 1 tablespoon cinnamon
• 1 teaspoon ground cloves
• 1 tablespoon ginger
• 2 cups shortening

Instructions

1. In a large bowl, soft together flour, sugar, baking powder, salt, baking soda, cinnamon, cloves and ginger. Mix well.
2. With a pastry blender, cut in shortening until evenly distributed. Mixture will resemble cornmeal in texture.
3. Put into a large airtight container. Label.
4. Store in a cool, dry place.

Gingerbread

2 cups Gingerbread Mix
1 egg
1/2 cup water
1/2 cup molasses

Mix well, and pour into a greased 9 inch pan.

Bake for 20 minutes at 350 degrees F.