Estimated Nutrition (whole recipe, rough)
What these numbers assume — 5 portions →
| Ingredient | Portion assumed | kcal |
|---|---|---|
| Flour | 1 cup (125g) all-purpose | 455 |
| Lard | 1 tbsp (12.8g) | 115 |
| Molasses | 1 tbsp (20g) | 58 |
| Sugar | 1 tbsp (12.5g) granulated | 49 |
| 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
- two cups of molasses
- one cup of brown sugar
- one tablespoonful of ground ginger
- a cup of lard
- a good handful of sifted flour
Directions
Put into a tin pan two cups of molasses, one cup of brown sugar, two-thirds of a cup of lard, one tablespoonful of ground ginger ; boil until these thicken a little ; stir in by degrees a good handful of sifted flour. After it is heated well add a heaping teaspoonful of soda dis- solved in a little tepid water ; mix thoroughly before taking from the
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stove, then add flour enough to make a stiff dough. Roll very thin, cut the cakes in shapes and bake in a quick oven.