Spicced gyngerbrede

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      Title: Spicced Gyngerbrede
 Categories: Cakes Desserts Londontowne   
   Servings:  1
 
     1/2 c  Shortening                      2 3/4 c  Flour 
       2 T  Orange rind, grated                 1 t  Soda 
     1/2 t  Salt                              1/2 c  Brown sugar 
       1 t  Cinnamon                            3 ea Eggs 
       1 t  Mace                                1 c  Molasses or sorghum 
       1 t  Nutmeg                            1/4 c  Orange juice 
 	1/2 c  Raisins				 1/4 c	Brandy, fruitjuice or
    coffee 
 
   George Washington's mother's recipe uses no ginger. Fruit juice or coffee
   may be substituted for brandy.
   
   Cream shortening and orange rind together. Add brown sugar gradually and
   cream thoroughly. Blend in well beaten eggs. Beat hard for 1-2 minutes to
   make a smooth batter. Sift flour, soda, salt and spices together and add
   to creamed mixture alternately with the molasses and mix of orange
   juice/brandy. Add raisins. Pour in well greased and floured 8" X 12" X
   2-1/2" pan. bake at 350 degrees for 30-35 minutes.
   
   Mrs. Harold T. Cook
  
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