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.

Card Gingerbread

⅓ cup butter

⅓ cup brown sugar

1 egg

½ cup molasses

1¾ cups flour

½ tablespoon ginger