Gingerbread Mix

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Ingredients

  • 8 cups sifted 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.

Use within 10-12 weeks.

Makes about 13 cups of Gingerbread Mix.

Variation: Substitute 2 cups of brown sugar for the granulated sugar.

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.