Make this recipe a recipe that people in that category can eat. categories: ['dairy_free'], recipe: dissolve the baking soda in 1 tbls cold water. stir into the molasses. in a large bowl, sift together flour, ginger, salt and baking powder; make a well in the center. put molasses mixture, butter, beaten egg and water into the well. stir vigorously until well blended. bake in a well greased 8" square pan 25 to 35 minutes in moderate (325 f) oven. serve warm with whipped cream or butter. suggested variation: bake in a jelly roll pan, turn out onto a towel lightly dusted with confectioners sugar, roll and let cool. gently unroll and fill with recipe #42282 flour frosting. roll up and dust with sifted confectioners sugar. slice in 1" slices.

Target recipe: mix together the shortening, sugar, and molasses. next, add egg and beat completely. combine all dry ingredients and add to the creamed ingredients--using 1/2 cup increments. beat well after each addition. refrigerate the dough until cold. roll out until the dough is about 1/4 inch thick. use cookie cutters to form the figures. place in a 350° oven and bake for 10 - 12 minutes.