Instructions: Cream together shortening and sugar. Beat egg; add molasses; mix well.

Sift together three times the flour, soda, cinnamon, ginger and salt. Add to creamed mixture alternately with applesauce. Bake in a greased pan in a 350 degree oven for 45 minutes. Cool slightly.

Serves eight.

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