Fluffy Gingerbread

Directions

1. 1
   Sift flour once, measure and add soda, salt and spices and sift 3 times.
2. 2
   Work butter with spoon until creamy.
3. 3
   Add sugar gradually, beating after each addition until light and fluffy.
4. 4
   Add eggs.
5. 5
   Add 1/4 of flour and blend.
6. 6
   Add molasses and beat until smooth.
7. 7
   Add remaining flour and beat well.
8. 8
   Add boiling water and stir until blended.
9. 9
   Turn into greased 10 x 13-inch pan and bake in moderate 350° oven for 45 minutes.
10. 10
    After cool, may be iced with buttercream frosting, if desired.