August 28^th, 1923

Bethel Maine 1917 – 1980’s

Gingerbread                                  

Big ¾ cup sugar

½ cup molasses

Put this into 2 teas. Soda

1 egg

About ¾ cup sour milk

Little ginger, cinnamon

Flour.

Beat well.  Last put in ½ cup melted butter.

Oven temperatures are seldom given in the old books and recipes; most times the only say something like a slow oven or quick oven.  These are the equlivent to today’s oven temperatures;

A very slow oven equals 250 to 275 degrees.

A slow oven equals 300 to 325 degrees.

A moderate oven equals 350 to 375 degrees.

A hot or quick oven equals 375 to 400 degrees.

A very hot oven equals 400 to 450 degrees. 

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