Yield: 1 servings
| Measure | Ingredient |
|---|---|
| 12 cups | Flour |
| 4 cups | Molasses |
| 2 cups | Shortening |
| 2 cups | Milk; sour |
| 2 teaspoons | Baking soda |
| 2 tablespoons | Ginger |
| 2 tablespoons | Cinnamon |
| 1 teaspoon | Salt |
| 2 eaches | Eggs; beaten |
Sift flour in pan, form a well in center. Add shortening, molasses.
sour milk in which soda has been dissolved. Add spices, salt and egg.
Mix quickly to a smooth soft dough. Bake in moderate oven. This recipe is more than 100 years old.
Note: Moderate oven is 350 - 400 F.
Source: Mrs. May Parker, Noble County, OH