Hard Gingerbread

Directions

1. 1
   Hand mix ingredients and slowly add 4 to 6 cups of flour. Start with 4 to 4 1/2 cups and add enough to make a firm stiff mixture.
2. 2
   This is only a guide, about 5 cups may be enough, should be moist but not wet.
3. 3
   Bake at 350° for 35 minutes.
4. 4
   In 9 x 13-inch pan (lightly greased), hand score top, length and crosswise and sprinkle sugar lightly on top before baking.
5. 5
   Slice 1/2-inch butter.
6. 6
   Great with breakfast coffee.
7. 7
   (This recipe has been in our family for years.)