18th Century - Rub two pounds of sugar, one pound of butter, into four pounds of flour, add eight eggs, one ounce ginger, one pint milk, four spoons rose water, bake 15 minutes.

20th Century - Adaptation: Bake at 350 degrees for 20 to 30 minutes.

1/4 c. butter
2 c. flour
2 eggs
Vanilla
1/2 c. milk
2 tbsp. ginger