Soul Cakes

Ingredients

• 1 cup butter, two sticks American
• 3 3/4 cups sifted flour
• 1 cup fine sugar
• 1/4 teaspoon nutmeg
• 1 teaspoon cinnamon
• 1 teaspoon ginger
• 1 teaspoon allspice
• 2 eggs
• 2 teaspoons cider vinegar
• 4-6 tablespoons milk
• powdered sugar, to sprinkle on top

Directions

1. 1

   Preheat oven to 350°F.

2. 2

   Cut the butter into the flour with a pastry blender or a large fork.

3. 3

   Blend in the sugar, nutmeg, ginger, cinnamon and allspice; beat eggs, vinegar, and milk together.

4. 4

   Mix with the flour mixture until a stiff dough is formed.

5. 5

   Knead thoroughly and roll out 1/4-inch thick.

6. 6

   Cut into 3-inch rounds and place on greased baking sheets. Prick several times with a fork and bake for 20-25 minutes.

7. 7

   Presentation:.

8. 8

   Sprinkle lightly with powdered sugar while still warm.