1 c Active Starter 1/2 ts Allspice
1/4 c Dry Skim Milk 1/2 ts Cloves
1 c Unbleached Flour 2 ts Baking Soda
1 c Applesauce (Homemade IfPos.) 1/2 c White Sugar
1/2 ts Salt 1/2 c Brown Sugar
1 ts Cinnamon 1/2 c Butter or Margarine
1/2 ts 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