1 c. sugar
1/2 c. butter or Crisco
1 egg
1 tbsp. molasses
1 tsp. cloves
1 tsp. cinnamon
1 tsp. baking soda
Pinch of salt
2 c. flour
1 c. sour milk

Mix first 4 ingredients. Add dry ingredients and milk slowly. Bake at 350 degrees.