Gingerbread

12 ingredients
8 steps

Ingredients

  • 2 c. sifted flour
  • 2 tsp. baking powder
  • 3/4 to 1 tsp. ginger
  • 1/8 tsp. cloves
  • 2/3 c. sugar
  • 2/3 c. molasses (light or dark)
  • 3/4 c. boiling water
  • 3/4 tsp. salt
  • 1/4 tsp. baking soda
  • 3/4 tsp. cinnamon
  • 1/2 c. shortening
  • 2 medium eggs

Directions

  1. 1
    Sift together the dry ingredients.
  2. 2
    Cream the shortening and sugar and beat in eggs one at a time.
  3. 3
    Gradually add molasses, beating constantly.
  4. 4
    Blend in dry ingredients using low speed on mixer.
  5. 5
    Add water.
  6. 6
    Mix until smooth.
  7. 7
    Pour into well-greased and floured 8 or 9-inch square pan.
  8. 8
    Bake in moderate oven (350°) for 35 to 45 minutes.

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