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Dinner

Ginger jumbles

A page-cited historical dinner recipe from Marion Harland, transcribed with its original method.

DinnerVegetarianOvenPublic domainHistoric recipeSource transcription
Est. prep15 min
Est. cook35 min
Est. serves4
Total50 min
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  • Into two cupfuls of molasses stir a cupful of melted butter, a teaspoonful of ground cinnamon, a tablespoonful of pulverized ginger, and a half a teaspoonful of baking-soda.
  • Beat well, add enough flour to make a soft dough, form with floured hands into small cakes and bake.

Historical transcription

Source method

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    Into two cupfuls of molasses stir a cupful of melted butter, a teaspoonful of ground cinnamon, a tablespoonful of pulverized ginger, and a half a teaspoonful of baking-soda. Beat well, add enough flour to make a soft dough, form with floured hands into small cakes and bake.

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