Short'Nin' Bread

Directions

1. 1
   Combine flour, cinnamon and nutmeg in a large bowl; mix well and set aside.
2. 2
   Dissolve baking soda in buttermilk; stir well and set aside.
3. 3
   Combine butter or molasses in a heavy saucepan; bring to a boil, stirring constantly.
4. 4
   Add to the flour mixture.
5. 5
   Stir in buttermilk mixture and egg.
6. 6
   Pour batter into a greased and floured 10-inch cast-iron skillet.
7. 7
   Bake at 350° for 25 to 30 minutes or until a wooden pick inserted in the center comes out clean.
8. 8
   Cool in skillet 10 minutes.
9. 9
   Invert cake onto plate.
10. 10
    Cut into wedges to serve.
11. 11
    Makes 8 servings each with 370 calories, 10 g fat and 39 mg cholesterol.