1. Warm the molasses.
2. Put the butter and lard in a bowl. Pour over them the molasses.
3. Dissolve soda in the warm water. Add to the molasses.
4. Sift ginger, salt and ½ cup flour together.
5. Sift into the molasses, beating well. If necessary, add more flour to make a soft dough.
6. Grease a shallow pan.
7. Roll the dough out 1/3 inch thick.