1/2 c Sugar 1 t Salt 1 t Cream of tartar 2 t Ginger 1 c Shortening 1 c Molasses 2 t Soda 1 c Warm water or tea 1 t Vanilla Mix 1st. six ingredients and add the soda disolved in the warm water or tea. Add enough flour to roll. Bake in moderate oven 12 to 15 min.