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Molasses 02

Make Molasses 02 at home with Flour, Sugar, Soda, Cinnamon, and Salt. Keep it handy for the next time you cook it.

Illustrative photo

Ingredients

• 3 cup
• 3/4 cup
• 1 1/2
• 2
• 1
• 1 cup
• 2 cup
• 1 cup
• 1/4
• 3/4 cup
• 1/4 cup

Method (preview)

1. 1

   Sift flour, sugar, soda, salt, and spices together. Put in bowl, drop in shortening, add 1/2 cup sour milk, molasses, and eggs.

2. 2

   Beat well for 2 minutes, then add rest of milk. Beat 2 more minutes.

3. 3

   Bake at 350 deg. for 45-55 minutes, or until done.

4. 4

   Bake in a 9x12" oblong pan for 45-55 minutes for a tall cake, or in a 12x18" pan for 25-30 minutes.

5. 5

   In a sauce pan, mix all ingredients well, and bring slowly to a full rolling boil, stirring constantly.

6. 6

   Boil briskly 2 minutes, or 2 1/2 minutes on a humid or rainy day.

7. 7

   Cool to lukewarm, and add 1 tsp. vanilla. Beat until creamy, and thick enough to spread.

8. 8

   Boil till firm ball stage for fudge like frosting. Add 1/2 cup peanut butter after boiling and before beating.