The sugar should be the soft maple. The clove may be omitted. If maple sugar is not to be had, white sugar may be used.
Maple Sugar Gingerbread.
1 egg.
1 cupful of thick maple syrup.
2 cupfuls of flour.
1/2 cupful of sour milk.
1/4 cupful of butter.
1/2 teaspoonful of ginger.
1/2 teaspoonful of soda.
1/4 teaspoonful of salt.