Gingerbread Mix

8 c Unbleached Flour
1/4 c Baking Powder
1 ts Baking Soda
1 tb Ginger
2 c Vegetable Shortening
2 c Sugar
1 tb Salt
1 ts Cloves
1 tb Cinnamon

Sift dry ingredients together into a large bowl, mixing well. With a pastry blender, cut in the shortening until evenly distributed. Mixture will resemble cornmeal in texture. Put in a large airtight container and label Gingerbread Mix. Store in a cool, dry place and use within 10 to 12 weeks.

Makes about 13 cups of mix.

VARIATION: Substitute 2 cups of brown sugar for granulated sugar.

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