Ingredients:

1/2 cup molasses

1 1/2 tsp. baking soda

1/2 cup syrup

1 tsp. ginger

1/2 cup shortening

1/2 tsp salt

2 1/2 cup sifted flour

2 tsp. grated orange rind

Bring molasses, syrup and shortening to the boil . Then cool. Add the remaining ingredients and mix well. Make the dough into a roll or two. Chill before slicing. Bake in a moderate oven.