Shortnin’ Bread
Posted On September 25, 2019

Servings: 8
Ingredients
- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1-1/2 teaspoons baking soda
- 1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon
- 1/4 teaspoon ground nutmeg
- 1/2 cup buttermilk
- 1/4 cup + 2 tablespoons butter or margarine
- 1 cup molasses
- 1 egg slightly beaten
Instructions
- Combine first 4 ingredients in a large mixing bowl. Blend well and set aside.
- Dissolve soda in buttermilk and set aside.
- Combine butter and molasses in a heavy saucepan and bring to a boil, stirring constantly. Add flour mixture. Stir in buttermilk and egg together.
- Pour batter into A greased and floured 10″ iron skillet.
- Bake at 350º F. For 25 – 30 minutes or until toothpick inserted in center comes out clean.
- Cool in skillet for 10 minutes and invert onto plate. Slice in pie shaped wedges.
- Makes 6-8 servings.
- Please Note: Nutritional values listed may vary from final results depending on actual measurements and brands used to prepare the recipe.
Nutrition Facts
Shortnin' Bread
Serving Size
1 slice
Amount per Serving
Calories
330
% Daily Value*
Fat
10
g
15
%
Saturated Fat
6
g
38
%
Trans Fat
1
g
Polyunsaturated Fat
1
g
Monounsaturated Fat
1
g
Cholesterol
45
mg
15
%
Sodium
176
mg
8
%
Potassium
681
mg
19
%
Carbohydrates
56
g
19
%
Fiber
1
g
4
%
Sugar
32
g
36
%
Protein
4
g
8
%
Vitamin A
128
mcg
14
%
Vitamin C
1
mg
1
%
Calcium
113
mg
11
%
Iron
2
mg
11
%
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet.
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