Gingerbread

Name: Gingerbread
Ingredients: 1/2 c. butter or shortening; 1 egg, beaten; 1 1/2 tsp. soda; 1 tsp. ginger; 1/2 tsp. salt; 1 c. hot water; 1/2 c. granulated sugar; 2 1/2 c. plain flour, sifted; 1 tsp. cinnamon; 1/2 tsp. cloves; 1 c. molasses

11 ingredients

5 steps

Ingredients

1/2 c. butter or shortening
1 egg, beaten
1 1/2 tsp. soda
1 tsp. ginger
1/2 tsp. salt
1 c. hot water
1/2 c. granulated sugar
2 1/2 c. plain flour, sifted
1 tsp. cinnamon
1/2 tsp. cloves
1 c. molasses

Directions

1

Cream shortening and sugar; add beaten egg.
2

Measure and sift dry ingredients.
3

Combine molasses and hot water.
4

Add dry ingredients alternately with liquid, a small amount at a time, and beat after each addition until smooth.
5

Bake in well greased and floured 9 x 9 x 2-inch pan at 350° for 45 minutes.