Estimated Nutrition (whole recipe, rough)
What these numbers assume — 4 portions →
| Ingredient | Portion assumed | kcal |
|---|---|---|
| Milk | 1 cup (244ml) whole | 149 |
| Butter | 1 tbsp (14g) | 102 |
| Molasses | 1 tbsp (20g) | 58 |
| Ginger | 1 tsp grated fresh (2g) | 2 |
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
- one teaspoonful of ginger
- one cup of molasses
- a cup of buttermilk
- a cup of softened butter
Directions
Put one teaspoonful of ginger and soda in a mix- ing bowl. Heat one cup of molasses and put in the bowl. Scald half a cup of buttermilk, add to the molasses; stir in sifted flour enough to form a soft dough, then half a cup of softened butter. Chill thoroughly ; roll out, cut into cakes. Bake in a mod- erate oven. Do not change the order of mixing.
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