Grandma's Recipes

From the kitchen of Henrietta McKenzie

Anise Hot Water Cake

1 cup white sugar
1/2 cup lard
Pinch salt
1 egg
1 TB anise
1 tsp soda dissolved in 1 cup boiling water
2 cups flour
1/2 cup molasses

Bake 350° for 30 minutes.
Top with powdered sugar.

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