1 c Active Starter 1/2 t Allspice
1/4 c Dry Skim Milk 1/2 t Cloves
1 c Unbleached Flour 2 t Baking Soda
1 c Applesauce (Homemade IfPos.) 1/2 c White Sugar
1/2 t Salt 1/2 c Brown Sugar
1 t Cinnamon 1/2 c Butter or Margarine
1/2 t Nutmeg 1 ea Large Egg, Well Beaten
Mix together the starter, milk, flour, and applesauce, and let stand
in a covered bowl in a warm place. Cream together the sugars and
butter. Add the beaten egg and mix well. Add spices. You may also add
a half cup of raisins or chopped nuts, or a mixture of the two. Beat
by hand until well mixed and no lumps reamian. Bake at 350 degrees F
for half to three quarters of an hour. Test for doneness with a
knife when half an hour is up. Allow to cool until cold before
cutting and serving.
Yields
4 servings