Gingerbread

Name: Gingerbread
Ingredients: 2 c. sifted all-purpose flour; 3/4 tsp. salt; 2 tsp. baking powder; 1/4 tsp. baking soda; 3/4 to 1 tsp. ginger; 3/4 tsp. cinnamon; 1/8 tsp. cloves; 1/2 c. shortening; 2/3 c. sugar; 2 medium eggs; 2/3 c. molasses; 3/4 c. boiling water

12 ingredients

9 steps

Ingredients

2 c. sifted all-purpose flour
3/4 tsp. salt
2 tsp. baking powder
1/4 tsp. baking soda
3/4 to 1 tsp. ginger
3/4 tsp. cinnamon
1/8 tsp. cloves
1/2 c. shortening
2/3 c. sugar
2 medium eggs
2/3 c. molasses
3/4 c. boiling water

Directions

1

Sift together flour, salt, baking powder, soda and spices. Cream together shortening and sugar.
2

Beat in eggs, one at a time. Gradually add molasses, beating constantly.
3

Blend in flour, using low speed on mixer.
4

Add water; mix until smooth.
5

Pour into well-greased and floured 9-inch square pan.
6

Bake in 350° oven 35 to 45 minutes.
7

Serve warm.
8

Makes 9 servings.
9

May be topped with whipped cream.