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Molasses Crumb Shortcake Squares

Source of Recipe

Weis light brown sugar bag


Recipe Introduction

called Russian Teacakes on package

List of Ingredients

Molasses Crumb Shortcake Squares

4 cups flour
2 cups light brown sugar
3/4 cup vegetable oil
1/2 teaspoon salt
1 cup baking molases
2 1/4 cups boiling water
1 level teaspoon baking soda

Preheat oven to 350 degrees F. Lightly grease
and flour a 9x13x2 inch baking pan. Mix
together the flour, sugar, oil and salt until
crumbly. Set aside 1 cup of crumbs. Mix molasses,
water and baking soda together. This should foam
up so make sure you have a large enough container
for mixing. Blend flour mixture and molasses
mixture until mixed...it is not necessary to blend
smooth. Pour into baking pan and sprinkle with
reserved crumbly mixture. Bake for 35 to 40 minutes.
Let cool, then cut into squares to serve.


Recipe