Gingerbread

Directions

1. 1
   Preheat the oven to 350.
2. 2
   Grease and flour two 8-by-3-inch loaf pans.
3. 3
   In a large bowl, beat the eggs with an electric mixer until foamy.
4. 4
   Beat in the molasses, brown sugar, butter and shortening.
5. 5
   Sift in all of the dry ingredients and stir with a wooden spoon until incorporated.
6. 6
   Stir in the boiling water until the batter is smooth.
7. 7
   Pour the batter into the prepared pans and bake for 35 to 40 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean.
8. 8
   Let the loaves cool slightly in the pans, then turn them out onto a rack to cool completely.