Soul Cake Recipe

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
Preheat oven to 350°F.
2
Cut the butter into the flour with a pastry blender or a large fork.
3
Blend in the sugar, nutmeg, ginger, cinnamon and allspice; beat eggs, vinegar, and milk together.
4
Mix with the flour mixture until a stiff dough is formed.
5
Knead thoroughly and roll out 1/4-inch thick.
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
Presentation:.
8
Sprinkle lightly with powdered sugar while still warm.

-from Food.com