Molasses, 1 cupful;
Butter, ½ cupful;
Ginger, 1 tablespoonful;
Sour milk, 1 cupful;
Baking soda 1½ teaspoonfuls;
Flour.
Mix a cupful of molasses, half a cupful of butter, and one tablespoonful of ginger, and set it on the fire till well warmed; then add one cupful of sour milk, one teaspoonful and a half of soda and enough flour to make a stiff sponge. Bake at once in a rather quick oven.30