This section is from the book "Soyer's Standard Cookery", by Nicolas Soyer. Also available from Amazon: Soyer's Standard Cookery.
Two-thirds of a cup of rye meal, two-thirds of a cup of flour, two and one-half teaspoonfuls of baking powder, one-half teaspoonful of salt, two tablespoonfuls of molasses, one-half cup of milk, one egg.
Mix and sift dry ingredients; add milk gradually, molasses, and egg well beaten. Cook same as fried drop cakes.
 
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