1 quart molasses 1 cup drippings 2 1/4 quarts barley flour 1 quart milk or water

4 teaspoons soda 4 teaspoons cinnamon 4 teaspoons cloves 1 tablespoon salt

Mix and sift dry ingredients together. Melt shortening; add milk and molasses, combine mixtures; turn into oiled molds, and steam two and one-half to three hours. Serve with Caramel, Brown Sugar, Ginger, Molasses, or other sauce.