Shortnin' Bread, Tennessee Style. - cooking recipe

Ingredients

2 cups all-purpose flour
1 1/2 teaspoons baking soda
1/2 teaspoon cinnamon
1/4 teaspoon ground nutmeg
1/2 cup buttermilk
6 tablespoons butter
1 cup molasses
1 egg, slightly beaten

Preparation

Combine flour, cinnamon and nutmeg in a large mixing bowl, mixing well.
Set aside.
Dissolve soda in buttermilk, and set aside.
Combine butter and molasses in a heavy saucepan, and bring to a boil, stirring constantly.
Add flour mixture.
Stir in buttermilk and egg.
Pour into a greased and floured 10 inch iron skillet.
Bake at 350 for 25-30 minutes.
Cool 10 minutes in skillet, then invert onto plate, and cut into wedges.