Gingerbread

11 ingredients
5 steps

Ingredients

  • 3/4 c. sugar
  • 3/4 c. molasses
  • 1/2 c. shortening
  • 1 egg
  • 2 1/2 c. plain flour
  • 1 1/2 tsp. soda
  • 1/2 tsp. salt
  • 1 tsp. cinnamon
  • 1 tsp. ginger
  • 1/2 tsp. cloves
  • 1 c. hot water

Directions

  1. 1
    Mix sugar, molasses, shortening and egg until smooth.
  2. 2
    Sift together flour, soda, salt, cinnamon, ginger and cloves.
  3. 3
    Add to sugar mixture; stir in hot water and pour into greased and floured 9 x 13-inch pan.
  4. 4
    Bake in 350° oven until done, about 40 to 45 minutes.
  5. 5
    If using self-rising flour, omit soda and salt.

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