INGREDIENTS
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4 cups all-purpose flour plus additional for dusting
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4 teaspoons baking powder
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2 teaspoons baking soda
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1 1/2 teaspoons salt
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1 1/2 teaspoons ground ginger
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1 3/4 cups sugar
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2 oz crystalized ginger, coarsely chopped (1/3 cup)
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3/4 cup well-shaken buttermilk
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1/2 stick (1/4 cup) unsalted butter, melted and cooled slightly
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2 large eggs
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12 cups vegetable oil