Make this recipe a recipe that people in that category can eat. categories: ['dairy_free'], recipe: coat the bottom only of a 9 in square pan(or other pan) with cooking spray. mix the flour, sugar, ginger, cinnamon, and nutmeg in a large bowl. cut in the butter and shortening to make a crumbly mixture. scoop out 1/4 cup of this mixture and set aside. stir egg and molasses into the mixture. add buttermilk, baking soda and salt. stir until well combined (there will be some lumps). pour into prepared pan. sprinkle reserved mixture evenly over top. bake for 30 minutes or until toothpick comes out clean in preheated oven at 350 degrees.

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.