Becky'S Gingerbread

12 ingredients
9 steps

Ingredients

  • 1 c. white sugar
  • 1/2 c. shortening
  • 1/2 c. molasses
  • 1 tsp. ginger
  • 1 tsp. cinnamon
  • 1 tsp. ground cloves
  • 1 tsp. salt
  • 2 c. flour
  • 2 beaten eggs
  • 1 tsp. baking soda
  • 1 c. boiling water
  • 1 c. raisins (optional)

Directions

  1. 1
    Cream together sugar and shortening and add molasses, ginger, cinnamon, ground cloves, salt, flour and beaten eggs.
  2. 2
    Mix this and set aside.
  3. 3
    Add baking soda to boiling water.
  4. 4
    Stir into other mixtrure (it will be thin).
  5. 5
    Add raisins (optional).
  6. 6
    Pour into greased and floured 9 x 9-inch pan.
  7. 7
    Bake at 350° until center springs back when touched.
  8. 8
    Top with powdered sugar or whipped cream.
  9. 9
    Good warm.

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