Gingerbread

11 ingredients
8 steps

Ingredients

  • 2 1/2 c. flour
  • 1 tsp. cinnamon
  • 1/2 tsp. ground cloves
  • 1 1/2 tsp. baking soda
  • 1 tsp. ginger
  • 3/4 tsp. salt
  • 1/2 c. butter or margarine (1 stick)
  • 1/2 c. sugar
  • 1 egg
  • 1 c. molasses
  • 1 c. hot water

Directions

  1. 1
    Sift together the first 6 ingredients.
  2. 2
    In a large electric mixer bowl at medium speed, mix the butter and sugar.
  3. 3
    Add the egg; continue beating.
  4. 4
    Add the molasses.
  5. 5
    Mix both mixtures alternately, adding 1 cup of hot water and beating just until smooth.
  6. 6
    Grease a 9 x 9 x 2-inch pan; line the bottom with wax paper.
  7. 7
    Turn mixture into pan.
  8. 8
    Bake at 350° for 50 to 55 minutes.

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