Gingerbread

Name: Gingerbread
Ingredients: 1/2 c. melted shortening; 1 1/4 c. molasses; 1 egg, beaten; 2 1/2 c. sifted flour; 1 1/2 tsp. baking soda; 1 tsp. cinnamon; 1 tsp. ginger; 1/2 tsp. cloves; 1/2 tsp. salt; 3/4 c. hot water

10 ingredients

5 steps

Ingredients

1/2 c. melted shortening
1 1/4 c. molasses
1 egg, beaten
2 1/2 c. sifted flour
1 1/2 tsp. baking soda
1 tsp. cinnamon
1 tsp. ginger
1/2 tsp. cloves
1/2 tsp. salt
3/4 c. hot water

Directions

1

Combine shortening and molasses.
2

Add egg.
3

Stir until well blended.
4

Mix and sift dry ingredients and add alternately with the hot water to the molasses mixture.
5

Bake in a well-greased 9 x 9 x 2-inch pan at 350° for about 45 minutes.