1 Cup Soft Shortening
1 Cup Sugar
2 Eggs
1 1/2 Cups Molasses or Dark Karo Syrup
4 1/2 Cups Flour
2 Teaspoons Baking Soda
1 Teaspoon Salt
2 Teaspoons Ginger
2 Teaspoons Cinnamon
2 Cups Boiling Water

This recipe produced 5 small loaves and 1 big loaf. The small aluminum pans we used were 5.5 by 3 by 2 inches. The big pan was 6 by 4 by 2.5 inches.

Before we start a project we assemble the ingredients. We also check to see we have enough of each item for the project. Make sure each package had enough for what you are cooking. Sometimes the sugar is too empty. Not shown in the photo is the baking soda.