shapes. If squares become too brittle to roll, place in oven to soften. If rolled in tubular shape and tied in bunches with narrow ribbon they are very attractive served at a graduation tea.
Tinted wafers may be made from this mixture by adding vegetable coloring and different flavorings. If tinted wafers are made they must be baked in a very slow oven and turned frequently, otherwise they will not be of uniform color.
- 1 c. light molasses
- ½ c. shortening
- 3 ¼ c. flour
- ½ tsp. soda
- 1 tbsp. ginger
- 1 ½ tsp. salt
Heat molasses to boiling and pour hot molasses over shortening. Add dry ingredients and chill twenty-four hours. Take one-third of the mixture, roll thin and cut carefully. Bake in a moderate oven. Vary the rest with candied orange peel.
May be iced when baked.
- 2 eggs
- ⅓ tsp. salt
- 2 tbsp. cream
- ½ tsp. vanilla or cinnamon
- Flour to make a dough to roll
Beat eggs well, add other ingredients. Roll very thin— almost transparent. Cut in two-inch squares, Gash like the top of pie crust. Cook in deep fat and sprinkle with powdered sugar. Handle with two forks when frying.
Serve with tea or chocolate.
