September 1, 1954
My first day of school.
This little girl loved... and I mean craved molasses. Still does! It seems that when I need a "cure" for most anything, molasses is what I want.
That means it's time to take out my handy, dandy
Betty Crocker Cookbook for Boys and Girls...
which I have mentioned several times during the life of
Ladybug Creek.
Today is no exception. I have the start of a cold.
My grandmother, Mother "B" would call a summer cold,
a "fresh cold". They're about the worst!
Out has come my cookbook and I've just prepared the
batter for gingerbread.
The aroma is heavenly.
I think I can smell the molasses with its tangy
sulphur flavor. Hmmmm!
(I think the bottle says it is "unsulphured", but I smell it!)
And here is a serving for my "sweetie".
He loves it when I bake for him.
Why, how did I know he had a hankerin' for gingerbread?
Gingerbread
Betty Crocker Cookbook for Boys and Girls
ca. 1961
Heat oven to 325 degrees
Grease and flour a 9" square pan
Mix thoroughly:
1/2 c. soft shortening, 2 Tbps. sugar, 1 egg
Blend in:
1 c. dark molasses, 1 c. boiling water
Stir in:
2 1/4 c. sifted Gold Medal Flour, 1 tsp. soda, 1/2 tsp. salt,
1 tsp. ginger, 1 tsp. cinnamon
Beat until smooth.
Pour into prepared pan.
Bake about 45 - 50 minutes (mine usually takes less)
I serve mine with applesauce on top.
Feelin' better already!
I've decided to link up over at
http://crazyjayzplace.blogspot.com/
