2 c  All-purpose flour
     1 ts Baking powder
     1 ts Ground ginger
     1 ts Ground cinnamon
   1/2 ts Baking soda
     2 ea Egg whies; slightly beaten
   2/3 c  Molasses
   2/3 c  Water
     6 tb Cooking oil
          Sifted powdered sugar;
          -optional
 Line 16 2 1/2 inch muffin cups with paper bake cups; set aside. In a
 medium mixing bowl, stir together flour, baking powder, ginger,
 cinnamon, soda, and salt.
 In a small mixing bowl, stir together the egg white, molasses, water,
 and oil. Stir molasses mixture into flour mixture just till blended.
 Spoon into prepared muffin cups.
 Bake in a 350* oven for 15-20 minutes or till cupcakes spring back
 when pressed lightly in center. If desired, sprinkle with powdered
 sugar. Serve warm or cool.
                
                 Yields       
                16 Servings