Gingerbread

Name: Gingerbread
Ingredients: 2 eggs, lightly beaten; 3/4 c. dark brown sugar; 3/4 c. dark molasses; 3/4 c. melted shortening; 2 1/2 c. plain flour; 1/2 tsp. baking powder; 1/2 tsp. salt; 2 tsp. soda; 2 tsp. ginger; 1 1/2 tsp. cinnamon; 1/2 tsp. cloves; 1/2 tsp. nutmeg; 1 c. boiling water

13 ingredients

5 steps

Ingredients

2 eggs, lightly beaten
3/4 c. dark brown sugar
3/4 c. dark molasses
3/4 c. melted shortening
2 1/2 c. plain flour
1/2 tsp. baking powder
1/2 tsp. salt
2 tsp. soda
2 tsp. ginger
1 1/2 tsp. cinnamon
1/2 tsp. cloves
1/2 tsp. nutmeg
1 c. boiling water

Directions

1

Mix sugar, molasses and shortening together.
2

Add beaten eggs and mix well.
3

Add sifted dry ingredients and beat until well blended, then add boiling water and beat until smooth.
4

The batter will be thin.
5

Pour into greased and floured oblong pan, 9 x 14-inch, and bake at 350° for 30 to 40 minutes.