Gingerbread

10 ingredients
5 steps

Ingredients

  • 1/2 c. shortening
  • 1/2 c. sugar
  • 1 egg
  • 1/2 c. light molasses
  • 1/2 c. all-purpose flour
  • 1/4 tsp. salt
  • 1/2 tsp. soda
  • 1/4 tsp. ginger
  • 1/2 tsp. cinnamon
  • 1/4 c. boiling water

Directions

  1. 1
    Stir shortening to soften.
  2. 2
    Gradually add sugar, creaming until light and fluffy.
  3. 3
    Add eggs and molasses, beat thoroughly. Sift together dry ingredients, add to molasses mixture alternately with boiling water, beating after each addition.
  4. 4
    Bake in well-greased pan; in moderate oven (350°) about 35 to 40 minutes or until done.
  5. 5
    Serve warm.

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