Gingerbread

12 ingredients
5 steps

Ingredients

  • 1/2 c. shortening
  • 1/2 c. sugar
  • 2 eggs, beaten
  • 2 1/2 c. all purpose flour, sifted
  • 1 1/2 tsp. baking powder
  • 1/2 tsp. soda
  • 1/2 tsp. salt
  • 1 tsp. ginger
  • 1 tsp. cinnamon
  • 1/4 tsp. cloves
  • 1 c. Steen's syrup
  • 1 c. boiling water

Directions

  1. 1
    Cream sugar and shortening until fluffy.
  2. 2
    Add eggs, then previously sifted dry ingredients alternately with the syrup and water.
  3. 3
    Add one cup chopped nuts if desired.
  4. 4
    Beat enough to mix thoroughly.
  5. 5
    Pour into a well greased 12 1/2 x 8 x 2-inch pan and bake at 350° for 40 to 45 minutes.

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