====== Ginger Bits ======
===== Ingredients =====
  * 2 tabs Dripping, heaped
  * ½ cup Sugar
  * ½ cup Syrup
  * 2 teas Soda
  * ¼ cup Boiling water
  * 2 cups Flour
  * Pinch Salt
  * 1 teas Cream of tartar
  * 2 teas Cinnamon
  * 4 teas Ground ginger
===== Procedure =====
Put dripping in saucepan on fire to melt, then put the sugar & syrup in a bowl & pour over hot dripping. Mix well. Put soda in ¼ cup boiling water. Stir well & add to other ingredients. Sift in dry ingredients & beat well until a soft dough. Break pieces & flatten with thumb. Bake in moderate oven.

---//Sandra Boyle//
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