Make this recipe a recipe that people in that category can eat. categories: ['dairy_free'], recipe: put oven rack in middle position and preheat oven to 350°f butter a nine inch square baking pan (i just used a loaf pan). whisk together the first seven ingredients (if using ground ready to use ginger) in a large bowl. with an electric mixer at medium speed, beat together butter, molasses, brown sugar, honey, and ginger (if using fresh) until combined. reduce speed to low and mix in flour mixture until smooth. add hot water and mix until combined (batter may appear curdled). pour better into pan and bake until a wooden pick or skewer inserted in center comes out clean. usually 35-45 minutes.

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.