Place in a saucepan
One cupful of molasses,
Six tablespoons of shortening.
Bring to a boil and then add
One teaspoonful of ginger,
One and one-half teaspoonfuls of cinnamon,
One-half teaspoon of allspice.
Stir to blend and then take from fire and let cool, now add
One egg,
One cupful of sour milk,