Pre-Civil War Dolley Madison's Soft Gingerbread

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Dolley Madison was know for her recipes and parties. She loved to entertain and did so often. Here is one of her Christmas recipes. It was said to be a favorite of Thomas Jefferson.

Dolley Madison's Soft Gingerbread, recreated

1 cup molasses
2/3 cup fresh beef drippings (you can use butter)
1 rounded teaspoon baking soda
1/4 cup hot water
1 cup very hot water
2 and 1/4 cups flour
1 rounded tablespoon ground ginger
1 tablespoon ground cinnamon
powdered sugar (to top)

Mix molasses and beef drippings (or butter), dissolve baking soda in the 1/4 cup of hot water and add to molasses and drippings mixture.

Sift together flour, ginger, and cinnamon and add alternately with the cup of very hot water to molasses and dripping mixture. Beat well until batter is thoroughly mixed and soft enough to pour.

Bake in shallow, well greased pan at 350 degrees for 30 to 40 minutes, or until center of cake springs back when pressed gently. Serve warm, sprinkled with powdered sugar.
 
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