Soft Gingerbread

Ingredients

• 2 eggs, separated
• 1/2 cup lard
• 1 tsp baking soda
• 1 cup milk
• 3 cups flour
• 1 Tbsp. ginger
• 1 1/2 cups molasses or sorghum

Directions

Beat egg yolks and lard. Dissolve soda in milk. Add to yolks and lard. Sift flour and ginger, then add. Add molasses. Beat egg whites until stiff and add last. Pour into a greased and floured 9x13 inch pan. Bake at 350 degrees F for 35-40 minutes.

By Robin from Washington, IA