Estimated Nutrition (whole recipe, rough)
Counts 10 of 11 ingredients — the other 1 aren't in our nutrition table and contribute nothing above, so the real totals are higher.
What these numbers assume — 10 portions →
| Ingredient | Portion assumed | kcal |
|---|---|---|
| Flour | 1 cup (125g) all-purpose | 455 |
| Lard | 1 tbsp (12.8g) | 115 |
| Butter | 1 tbsp (14g) | 102 |
| Egg | 1 large egg (50g) | 78 |
| Molasses | 1 tbsp (20g) | 58 |
| Sugar | 1 tbsp (12.5g) granulated | 49 |
| Cloves | 1 tsp ground (2g) | 7 |
| Cinnamon | 1 tsp ground (2.6g) | 6 |
| Ginger | 1 tsp grated fresh (2g) | 2 |
| Salt | 1 tsp (6g) | 0 |
| 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
- ¼ cup sugar
- 2 tbsp butter
- 2 eggs
- 2 tbsp shortening or lard
- ½ tsp ginger
- ⅛ tsp salt
- ¼ tsp ground cloves
- ½ cup hot water
- 1¼ cups flour, sifted
- ½ cup molasses
- ¾ tsp baking soda
- ½ tsp cinnamon
Directions
Cream together the butter, shortening or lard (lard was used in the authentic recipes), and sugar.
Beat the eggs well, and stir into the butter mixture, along with the molasses.
Sift the dry ingredients together onto a sheet of wax paper; pour into butter mixture, mix lightly.
Add hot water.
Beat hard to make a smooth batter.
Cook in pre-heated waffle iron and bake 3-5 minutes, or until waffle is done to the desired color and steaming stops.
Serve with vanilla flavored whipped cream or brown sugar sauce.
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