Gingerbread

11 ingredients
8 steps

Ingredients

  • 2 1/2 c. flour
  • 1 1/2 tsp. baking soda
  • 1/4 to 1/2 tsp. ground cloves
  • 1 to 1 1/2 tsp. cinnamon
  • 1 to 2 Tbsp. ground ginger
  • 3/4 tsp. salt
  • 1/2 c. shortening
  • 1/2 c. sugar
  • 1 egg
  • 1 c. molasses
  • 1 c. hot water

Directions

  1. 1
    Sift dry ingredients together.
  2. 2
    Cream shortening with sugar until fluffy.
  3. 3
    Add egg.
  4. 4
    Beat until light and fluffy.
  5. 5
    Beat in molasses.
  6. 6
    Slowly beat in flour mixture alternately with hot water.
  7. 7
    Pour into well-greased pan.
  8. 8
    Bake at 350° for 35 to 45 minutes or until center is firm.

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