Gingerbread

Name: Gingerbread
Ingredients: 1/2 c. shortening; 1/2 c. sugar; 1 egg; 1/2 c. light molasses; 1 1/2 c. sifted enriched flour; 3/4 tsp. salt; 3/4 tsp. soda; 1/2 tsp. ginger; 1/2 tsp. cinnamon; 1/2 c. boiling water

10 ingredients

6 steps

Ingredients

1/2 c. shortening
1/2 c. sugar
1 egg
1/2 c. light molasses
1 1/2 c. sifted enriched flour
3/4 tsp. salt
3/4 tsp. soda
1/2 tsp. ginger
1/2 tsp. cinnamon
1/2 c. boiling water

Directions

1

Stir the shortening to soften.
2

Gradually add sugar, creaming until light and fluffy.
3

Add egg and molasses; beat thoroughly. Sift together the dry ingredients; add to molasses mixture alternately with boiling water, beating after each addition until smooth.
4

Bake in greased 8 x 8 x 2-inch pan in moderate oven, 350°, for about 45 minutes.
5

Serve warm.
6

Cut in squares and top with whipped cream.