Gingerbread

12 ingredients
7 steps

Ingredients

  • 1 3/4 cups flour
  • 1 1/2 teaspoons baking powder
  • 3/4 teaspoon baking soda
  • 3/4 teaspoon salt
  • 1 1/2 teaspoons cinnamon
  • 1 1/2 teaspoons ginger
  • 1/4 teaspoon clove
  • 1/2 cup shortening
  • 1/2 cup packed brown sugar
  • 2 large eggs
  • 3/4 cup molasses
  • 3/4 cup boiling water

Directions

  1. 1
    Combine flour, baking powder, soda, salt and spices in a bowl mixing well to blend.
  2. 2
    Cream shortening, sugar and eggs thoroughly.
  3. 3
    Add molasses and mix well.
  4. 4
    Add dry ingredients to molasses mixture.
  5. 5
    Stir in boiling water; mix well.
  6. 6
    Pour batter into greased and floured 9-inch square pan.
  7. 7
    Bake at 350°F for 40-45 minutes or until toothpick inserted in centre comes out clean.

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