Christmas English Gingerbread

1 lb. flour

½ lb. butter

1 cup sugar

1 tablespoon ginger

1 teaspoon salt

Molasses

Mix flour, sugar, ginger, and salt. Work in butter, using tips of fingers, and add just enough molasses to hold ingredients together. Let stand over night to get thoroughly chilled. Roll very thin, shape, and bake in a moderate oven.