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.