Grandma's Recipes for Mother and Daughter

by American Molasses Company

1 teaspoon cinnamon

1½ teaspoons ginger

½ teaspoon cloves

½ cup shortening, melted

1 cup GRANDMA’S MOLASSES

1 egg

½ cup sour milk

¼ cup hot water

Heat oven to 350° F. (moderate). Sift together first eight ingredients. Stir in melted shortening, molasses, egg, and sour milk. Beat in hot water. Bake 45 minutes or until done in a well-greased, lightly floured, 9x9x2-inch pan.

YIELD: 9 to 12 servings.