Ingredients
1 cup sugar
1 cup crisco
1 cup molasses
1 heaping teaspoon ginger
1 heaping teaspoon baking soda
4 3/4 to 6 cups flour
1/4 cup hot water
Preparation
Pre-heat oven to 350 degrees. Dissolve baking soda in hot water then combine all ingredients except flour. Slowly add flour, a 1/2 cup at a time until 4 cups are added then continue adding a 1/4 cup at a time until a stiff dough is formed. You may not use all the flour.
Roll out on a floured surface - not to thick. Cut out shapes or gingerbread men.
Bake for 8-9 minutes.
