Molasses Buns

1 cup of molasses

1 cup of melted butter

1 egg

1/2 cup of milk

4 and 1/2 cups of flour

1 cup of sugar

2 teaspoons of ginger

2 teaspoons of chopped cloves

2 teaspoons of baking soda

Pinch of salt

Add melted butter to molasses and stir

Stir in milk and egg

Mix in remaining ingredients

Roll out on a floured board to 1/2 inch thickness

Cut in desired shapes and place on a greased cookie sheet

Bake in 400 degree oven for 15 to 20 minutes

Submitted by Mrs. Philip Pritchett of Bishop's Falls, Newfoundland to the Recipes from the Kitchens of Newfoundland cookbook