Peppernuts (Goering)

Peppernuts (Goering)


4 c. sugar
2 c. shortening
2 c. w. syrup
4 c. cream
2 eggs
4 T. baking powder
18 c. flour
2 t. each of following spices:  cinnamon, ginger, cloves, nutmeg, pepper, mace, allspice, cardema, salt, star Anise.


Cream shortening, add sugar, add well beaten eggs.  Add syrup, then cream.  Sift flour, baking powder, and spices together and add to creamed mixture.  Make dough stiff enough to make long rolls, and cut 1/8 inch each slice and bake at 400 degrees.  Makes about 4 gallons.