Lafayette Ginger Bread (En)

Directions

1. Cut up in a pan 1/2 c. of the very best fresh butter with 2/3 c. of excellent brown sugar, beat to a cream with a paddle. Add in one c. of West India molasses and 1/2 c. of hot lowfat milk; 2 Tbsp. of powdered ginger and 1 heaping tsp. of cinnamon, mace and nutmeg powdered and mixed; 1 wine glass of brandy (or possibly coffee). Beat 3 Large eggs till very light and thick; 3 c. of flour and one tsp. cream of tartar sifted with flour and stirred alternately with the beaten Large eggs into the batter. Last fold in the juice and grated rind of 1 large orange. Dissolve 1 tsp. of soda in a little hot water, and stir in. Beat till very light. A c. full of seeded raisins. Bake in a loaf, sheet or possibly patty pans, in a moderate oven.