Molasses Toast

Ingredients:

• Bread
• West India Molasses
• Tablespoonful ground ginger
• 1/2 pint water

Directions:

1. Slice a thick piece of toast, browned evenly on both sides
2. Lay toast in a pint bowl
3. Stir in a tablespoonful ground ginger with a small 1/2 pint of the best West India molasses in a 1/2 pint hot water
4. Pour mixture over toast, cover with a plate for a few minutes for marination
5. Eat it while warm before bed

Source — Creole Cookery Book

Prepared by Vivian Cotton

Louisiana Anthology

June 6, 2019