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| all-purpose flour (unsifted): 4 cups |
| baking powder: 2 1/2 tsp |
| salt: 1 tsp |
| baking soda: 1 tsp |
| light brown sugar (packed): 1 1/2 cups |
| multipurpose shortening: 3/4 cup |
| molasses: 1 cup |
| ginger (minced): 1 1/4 tsp |
| whole cloves: 3/4 tsp (optional) |
| whole nutmeg: 1/3 tsp |
| eggs: 3 |
| buttermilk: 3/4 cup |