SOFT GINGERBREAD. MRS. G. E. SALMON.
One cup molasses, one-half cup sugar, one-half cup butter or lard,
one-half cup sour milk, two and one-half cups flour, two eggs, one
teaspoon ginger, one teaspoon cinnamon, one teaspoon soda dissolved in
the milk. Bake in a moderate oven about half an hour.
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