Bread in Jars: Gingerbread

Directions

1. 1
   Preheat oven at 325F (160C).
2. 2
   Place a baking sheet onto middle rack and remove top rack from oven.
3. 3
   Before starting batter, wash jars, lids, and rings in hot soapy wate r and let drain, dry, and cool to room temperature.
4. 4
   Generously prepare inside of jars with margarine.
5. 5
   To prepare batter, combine flour, sugar, baking soda, baking powder, salt, ginger, cinnamon, and cloves in a mixing bowl.
6. 6
   In another mixing bowl, combine margarine, water and molasses.
7. 7
   Divide batter among 5 jars.
8. 8
   Carefully wipe rims clean, then place j ars on baking sheet (or they'll tip over) in the center of oven.
9. 9
   Bake 40 minutes.