Best Gingerbread Ever

Name: Best Gingerbread Ever
Ingredients: 1 c. sugar; 1/2 c. mixed butter and shortening; 1 egg, beaten; 1/2 c. molasses; 2 c. sifted flour; 1 1/2 tsp. baking soda; 1/2 tsp. baking powder; 1 tsp. cinnamon; 1 tsp. ground ginger; 1/2 tsp. ground cloves; 1/2 tsp. salt; 1 c. hot water

12 ingredients

21 steps

Ingredients

1 c. sugar
1/2 c. mixed butter and shortening
1 egg, beaten
1/2 c. molasses
2 c. sifted flour
1 1/2 tsp. baking soda
1/2 tsp. baking powder
1 tsp. cinnamon
1 tsp. ground ginger
1/2 tsp. ground cloves
1/2 tsp. salt
1 c. hot water

Directions

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Cream shortening and butter
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with
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sugar.
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Add egg and molasses; beat well.
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Sift together
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the
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dry ingredients and stir in.
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Add the hot water
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last; mix
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well.
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This
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makes
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a very fluid batter. Pour into a greased 9 x 13-inch baking pan and bake in a 350° oven for
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35
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to
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40
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minutes or until cake tester comes out clean.
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When
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cool,
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cut in squares and serve with whipped cream or nutmeg sauce.
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Makes 18 to 20 servings.