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Prep Time: 0 Minutes Cook Time: 45 Minutes |
Ready In: 45 Minutes Servings: 8 |
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This is my grandma's recipe... she always substituted Mrs. Butterworth's syrup for the molasses. Best served warm with butter. Can be used as a dessert but we serve it as a decadent side. Ingredients:
2 1/2 cups sifted all-purpose flour |
1/2 cup sugar |
1 1/2 teaspoons baking soda |
3/4 teaspoon salt |
1 teaspoon cinnamon |
1 teaspoon ginger |
1/2 teaspoon cloves |
1/2 cup shortening (may subs. butter or margarine) |
1 cup water |
1 cup light molasses (or mrs. butterworth's syrup) |
1 egg, unbeaten |
Directions:
1. Sift dry ingredients and spices into mixing bowl. Drop in shortening.
2. Add half of water, molasses and egg and beat 200 strokes.
3. Scrape bowl down with beater, add remaining water, and beat another 200 strokes.
4. Bake in greased 9 x 13 x 2 inch baking dish or pan in moderate 350 degree F. oven for 45 minutes.
5. Serve warm with butter or cool with whipped cream.
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