Gingerbread

Name: Gingerbread
Ingredients: 1/2 c. shortening; 1/2 tsp. salt; 1 tsp. cinnamon; 1 tsp. ginger; 1/4 tsp. nutmeg; 1/8 tsp. cloves; 1/2 c. sugar; 1 egg; 1 c. molasses; 2 1/2 c. flour; 1/2 tsp. baking powder; 1 tsp. soda; 1 c. boiling water

13 ingredients

8 steps

Ingredients

1/2 c. shortening
1/2 tsp. salt
1 tsp. cinnamon
1 tsp. ginger
1/4 tsp. nutmeg
1/8 tsp. cloves
1/2 c. sugar
1 egg
1 c. molasses
2 1/2 c. flour
1/2 tsp. baking powder
1 tsp. soda
1 c. boiling water

Directions

1

Combine shortening, salt and spices.
2

Add sugar gradually and cream until light.
3

Add egg and beat thoroughly.
4

Add molasses and blend.
5

Sift flour with baking powder and soda; add to creamed mixture, blending well.
6

Add boiling water and beat until smooth. Pour batter into a greased and floured 10 x 10 x 2-inch pan.
7

Bake at 350° for 50 to 60 minutes until toothpick comes out clean from center.
8

Serve warm with whipped cream.