Gingerbread Dough

1 cup shortening
1 cup sugar
1 tsp baking powder
1 tsp salt
1 cup molasses
1 tsp ginger
1 tsp cinnamon
5 cups flour
4 tbsp water

Mix first seven ingredients until well blended. Add flour and water and mix until dough forms. Roll directly onto cookie sheets and cut pattern pieces. Bake 350 for 10 to 15 minutes.