Molasses Buns

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I think my dad got this recipe from his mom.

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  • Average
  • 10 mins
  • 35 mins
  • Average budget

Ingredients

  • 1/2 cup Shortening
  • 1 cup Margarine
  • 1/2 cup Sugar
  • 8 cups Flour
  • 1/2 teaspoon Salt
  • 1/2 teaspoon Powdered cloves or Cinnamon
  • 2 tablespoons Baking soda
  • 1 1/3 cups Molasses
  • 3/4 cup Boiling water
  • 1/2 cup Warm water

Preparation

Step 1

In a large bowl sift sugar, flour, salt, and cloves (or cinnamon).

Step 2

Melt shortening and margarine together. Add molasses to melted mixture. Pour boiling water into a cup on top of baking soda and add to molasses mixture. Pour molasses mixture on top of sifted ingredients. Add warm water. Mix thoroughly until white flour is brown.

Step 3

Roll into 2 inch balls and place snugly together in ungreased glass dishes. Stab with a fork and bake at 325 F for 30-40 mins.

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