Ingredients
- 2 eggs
- 1/2 lard
- 1 c molasses
- 2 1/2 c all purpose flour
- 1 c sugar
- 1/2 c water
- 1/2 c butter
- 1 tb powdered ginger
- 2 1/2 ts baking soda
- 1 tb salt
- 1 1/2 ts cinnamon
Put the butter, lard, sugar, molasses, and water in a saucepan with the spices and bring to the boil; remove from the heat and allow to cool. Sift the flour, soda, and salt into a large bowl. Stir the cooled liquid quickly through. Beat the eggs well and stir them into the batter. Pour the batter into a greased baking dish and bake in an oven preheated to 350 for about 35 minutes or until the top is well browned and the sides pull away slightly. SOURCE: Biscuits, Spoonbread, and Sweet Potato Pie (pg. 250) ----