Gingerbread

Directions

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   Cream shortening and sugar.
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   Beat in egg and add syrup. Sift together
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   flour, soda, salt and spices.
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   Add dry ingredients to mixture;
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   stir
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   until
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   smooth.
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   Add boiling water and again, stir until
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   smooth.
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    (Do not beat.) Bake in a 350° oven for 20 to
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    25 minutes.
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    Serve
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    with sliced banana and whipped cream.