Gingerbread

11 ingredients
7 steps

Ingredients

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

Directions

  1. 1
    Cream together the shortening and sugar.
  2. 2
    Add egg; beat well. Sift together dry ingredients.
  3. 3
    Combine molasses and water; add alternately with flour mixture.
  4. 4
    Line an 8 x 8 x 2-inch greased pan with greased wax paper.
  5. 5
    Pour batter.
  6. 6
    Bake at 350° for 50 to 60 minutes.
  7. 7
    Cool 5 minutes; remove from pan.

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