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,