Gingerbread

11 ingredients
9 steps

Ingredients

  • 1 1/2 c. all-purpose flour
  • 1/2 tsp. salt
  • 3/4 tsp. baking powder
  • 1 tsp. ground ginger
  • 1 tsp. cinnamon
  • 1/2 c. shortening or butter
  • 1/3 c. brown sugar, firmly packed
  • 3/4 c. light molasses
  • 2 eggs, beaten
  • 1/2 c. boiling water
  • 1/2 tsp. soda

Directions

  1. 1
    Sift flour; measure and resift 3 times with next 4 ingredients.
  2. 2
    Cream shortening and sugar together until light and fluffy.
  3. 3
    Add molasses; beat well.
  4. 4
    Add eggs and beat until fluffy.
  5. 5
    Add flour mixture; beat until smooth.
  6. 6
    Pour into 8-inch square pan or 7 x 11 1/2-inch oblong pan.
  7. 7
    Bake at 350° for 35 minutes.
  8. 8
    Serve with whipped cream.
  9. 9
    Excellent.

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