Treasured Gingerbread

Directions

1. 1
   Preheat oven to 350°.
2. 2
   Combine flour and sugar.
3. 3
   Cut in oleo. Reserve 1 cup of this mixture for topping.
4. 4
   Add cinnamon, soda, nutmeg and ginger to remaining flour mixture.
5. 5
   Stir in eggs and buttermilk.
6. 6
   (Do not use electric mixer.)
7. 7
   Pour batter into ungreased 9 x 13-inch pan.
8. 8
   Sprinkle the reserved topping over batter and bake in preheated oven for 45 minutes or until done.