INGREDIENTS
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2 scant cups flour
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1 cup sugar
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10 tablespoons butter
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2 eggs
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1 cup buttermilk
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zest of 1 orange
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1 tbs. baking soda
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1 tsp. ground sea salt
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1 tsp. ground ginger
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1 tsp. ground cinnamon
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1 tsp. ground cloves
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(other spice options: nutmeg, allspice)
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1 tsp. ground mustard
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3 tablespoons fresh grated ginger soaked in 1-2 tablespoons hot water (or 3 tablespoons ginger paste such as Fresh Gourmet)
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juice of one lemon
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1 cup powdered sugar