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. Not shown in the photo is the baking soda.