Gingerbread

11 ingredients
6 steps

Ingredients

  • 1/2 c. shortening
  • 1/4 c. packed brown sugar
  • 1 egg
  • 1/2 c. light molasses
  • 1 1/2 c. all-purpose flour
  • 3/4 tsp. ground ginger
  • 3/4 tsp. ground cinnamon
  • 1/2 tsp. baking powder
  • 1/2 tsp. baking soda
  • 1/2 tsp. salt
  • 1/2 c. boiling water

Directions

  1. 1
    Grease and lightly flour a 9 x 1 1/2-inch round baking pan. Cream shortening and brown sugar until light.
  2. 2
    Add egg and molasses; beat well.
  3. 3
    Stir together the flour, ginger, cinnamon, baking powder, baking soda and salt.
  4. 4
    Add to creamed mixture alternately with the 1/2 cup boiling water, beating after each addition.
  5. 5
    Pour into pan.
  6. 6
    Bake in 350° oven for 30 to 35 minutes.

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