Gingerbread

13 ingredients
6 steps

Ingredients

  • 1/2 c. shortening
  • 1/2 c. sugar
  • 1 c. molasses
  • 2 eggs
  • 2 1/2 c. flour
  • 1 tsp. salt
  • 1/2 tsp. baking soda
  • 2 tsp. baking powder
  • 1 tsp. soda
  • 1 tsp. ginger
  • 2 tsp. cinnamon
  • 1/2 tsp. cloves
  • 1 c. hot water

Directions

  1. 1
    Cream shortening.
  2. 2
    Gradually add sugar and beat until light and fluffy.
  3. 3
    Blend in molasses.
  4. 4
    Beat in eggs, one at a time. Sift together flour, salt, baking powder, soda, ginger, cinnamon and cloves.
  5. 5
    Add to creamed mixture alternately with hot water. Turn into well-greased 9-inch square pan.
  6. 6
    Bake at 350° for 40 minutes.

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