Gingerbread

12 ingredients
5 steps

Ingredients

  • Place in a small bowl
  • 3/4 teaspoon salt
  • 3/4 teaspoon baking soda
  • 1/2 teaspoon ginger
  • 1/2 teaspoon cinnamon
  • Place in a large Bowl
  • 1/4 cup shortening
  • 1/2 cup sugar
  • 1 egg
  • 1 cup light molasses
  • 1 1/2 cups flour
  • 1/2 cup boiling water (do not put in the bowl yet)

Directions

  1. 1
    Slowly add the contents of the small bowl, alternating with 1/2 cup boiling water.
  2. 2
    Beat until creamy.
  3. 3
    Grease and wax paper an 8 x 8 x 2-inch pan.
  4. 4
    Bake at 350 (325 for glass pan) for 30-40 minutes.
  5. 5
    Remove from pan while still warm.

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