Khaki Dodgers (Molasses Buns)

2/3 cup boiling water
3 tsp baking soda
1 cup butter, melted
1 cup molasses
5 cups flour
1 cup white sugar
1 tsp allspice
1 tsp cinnamon
1/2 tsp cloves

Mix baking soda with the boiling water and cool.

When cool add melted butter and molasses.

Combine the dry ingredients and fold into butter mixture.

Bake for 25-30 minutes at 350.

Place into a plactic bags or containers while hot.

Source: Garry Cranford
From: The Buchan's Miners