Gingerbread
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Gingerbread

Ingredients

  • 1 1/2 cup evaporated milk
  • 1 1/2 tablespoon vinegar
  • 1 1/2 quart flour, (1 1/2 pounds)
  • 1 1/2 teaspoon baking soda
  • 1 1/2 teaspoon ginger
  • 1 1/2 teaspoon cinnamon
  • 1 1/2 teaspoon baking powder
  • 3/4 teaspoon cloves
  • 3/4 teaspoon salt
  • 1 1/2 cup sugar, (3/4 pound)
  • 2 1/4 cup molasses
  • 6 eggs
  • 1 1/2 cup soft shortening, (3/4 pound)

Directions

  1. Mix evaporated milk and vinegar.
  2. Sift flour, then measure.
  3. Resift into mixing bowl with other dry ingredients.
  4. Add molasses to the soured milk.
  5. Stir into dry ingredients.
  6. Add eggs, one at a time, and beat thoroughly, then add the shortening.
  7. Pour into well greased layer cake pans.
  8. Bake in a moderate oven (375f) 25 to 30 minutes.

Other Information

Author: Evaporated Milk Association

Source: Quantity Recipes for Quality Foods (1939-01-01)

Category: Dessert

Ingredients: evaporated milk, vinegar, flour, baking soda, ginger, cinnamon, baking powder, clove, salt, sugar, molass, egg, shortening

Equipment: cake pan, oven, measuring spoons, measuring cups, sifter

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