Book of American Baking / A Practical Guide Covering Various Branches of the Baking Industry, Including Cakes, Buns, and Pastry, Bread Making, Pie Baking, Etc.

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Honey Cakes.

Put 4 qts. molasses in a kettle and bring to boil. As soon as it starts to boil, add 1 pint water and take from fire. When almost cold mix in about 10 lbs. flour, 1 oz. cinnamon, ginger, and allspice, 2½ oz. powdered ammonia, 1 oz. soda, and make a baking sample. If there is too much leavening in, work in some more flour; if not enough, work in some more ammonia.