Gingerbread without bitters tenders

1 2/3 cups all-purpose flour 2 teaspoons ground ginger 1 1/4 teaspoons baking soda 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon 3/4 teaspoon salt 1/4 teaspoon Chinese[...]

1/3 cup shortening 1 cup packed brown sugar 1 1/2 cups dark molasses 2/3 cup cold water 7 cups all-purpose flour 2 teaspoons baking soda 1 teaspoon salt 1[...]

1 egg 1/4 cup honey 7/8 cup packed brown sugar 2 teaspoons ground ginger 1/2 cup butter 1 teaspoon baking soda 3 cups all-purpose flour 1/4 cup dried currants[...]