Spiced gyngerbrede

1 servings

Ingredients

Quantity Ingredient
½ cup Shortening
2 tablespoons Orange rind, grated
½ teaspoon Salt
1 teaspoon Cinnamon
1 teaspoon Mace
1 teaspoon Nutmeg
½ cup Raisins
2¾ cup Flour
1 teaspoon Soda
½ cup Brown sugar
3 eaches Eggs
1 cup Molasses or sorghum
¼ cup Orange juice
¼ cup Brandy, fruitjuice or coffee

Directions

George Washington's mother's recipe uses no ginger. Fruit juice or coffee may be substituted for brandy.

Cream shortening and orange rind together. Add brown sugar gradually and cream thoroughly. Blend in well beaten eggs. Beat hard for 1-2 minutes to make a smooth batter. Sift flour, soda, salt and spices together and add to creamed mixture alternately with the molasses and mix of orange juice/brandy. Add raisins. Pour in well greased and floured 8" X 12" X 2-½" pan. bake at 350 degrees for 30-35 minutes.

Mrs. Harold T. Cook

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