Estimated Nutrition (whole recipe, rough)
Counts 5 of 6 ingredients — the other 1 aren't in our nutrition table and contribute nothing above, so the real totals are higher.
What these numbers assume — 5 portions →
| Ingredient | Portion assumed | kcal |
|---|---|---|
| Flour | 1 cup (125g) all-purpose | 455 |
| Cream | 1 tbsp (15ml) heavy | 51 |
| Sugar | 1 tbsp (12.5g) granulated | 49 |
| Lemon | juice of 1 lemon (48ml) | 12 |
| Ginger | 1 tsp grated fresh (2g) | 2 |
| Water | not in our table | 0 |
Totals for the whole recipe, adding one typical portion per ingredient — listed above. Quantities in the recipe are not counted, so this is a rough guide only — not suitable for medical or dietary planning.
Ingredients
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- 1 Ginger root
- 1 Lemon, grated rind only
- 2 oz Cream of tartar
- 1 1/2 lbs Sugar
- 1 gal Water, boiling
- 1 Envelope yeast
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Directions
Grate and thoroughly mash the ginger root in a bowl.
Place in a large pot and add all ingredients except the yeast.
Stir until sugar and cream of tartar is dissolved.
Allow mixture to cool, then add yeast which has been started ( dissolved) in a little lukewarm water.
Cover tightly for 6 hours, then filter first through a tea strainer or similar, then through cloth.
Bottle and cap tightly, sealed.
Place in dark, cool (60 degree) place for two weeks.
Chill fully before opening to drink.