Cream Butter And Sugar. Beat The Egg And Add To Butter. Stir Baking Soda Into The Water. Add Molasses Then Beat Into The Creamed Mixture. Sift 5 Cups Of Flour Together With The Spices. Add As Much Of The Remaining Flour To Make A Good Stiff Dough. Roll Out About 1/4 Inch Thick And Cut Into Shapes. Place In Refrigerator And Let Chill For 1 Hour. Bake For 15 Minutes In 375 Degree Oven.