| Housewife’s Recipe | Baker’s Formula | |
|---|---|---|
| 2 1/4 cups | sifted flour | 2 1/4 lbs. |
| 1 teaspoon | salt | 2/3 oz. |
| 2 teaspoons | baking soda | 1 1/3 oz. |
| 1 teaspoon | cinnamon | 1/3 oz. |
| 1/2 teaspoon | ground cloves | 1/6 oz. |
| 1 teaspoon | ginger | 1/3 oz. |
| 3/4 cup | soft shortening | 1 1/4 lbs. |
| 1 cup | brown sugar, packed | 1 1/2 lbs. |
| 1 | egg, unbeaten | 6 1/2 oz. |
| 1/4 cup | molasses | 8 oz. |
| granulated sugar | as required |
Sift flour, salt, soda, cinnamon, cloves, ginger. Mix shortening with brown sugar and egg until light and fluffy. Mix in molasses, then flour mixture. Refrigerate at least 1 hour. Start heating oven to 375° F. Shape dough into one inch balls; dip one side of each into granulated sugar. Place, with sugar sides up, three inches apart on greased cookie sheet. Sprinkle each with a few drops of water. Bake 10 to 12 minutes or until done.
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