Kentucky Gingerbread

10 ingredients
5 steps

Ingredients

  • 1/2 c. shortening
  • 1 egg
  • 1 1/2 tsp. soda
  • 1/2 tsp. salt
  • 1 tsp. cinnamon
  • 1 c. hot water
  • 1/2 c. sugar
  • 1 tsp. ginger
  • 1 c. molasses
  • 2 1/2 c. sifted all-purpose flour

Directions

  1. 1
    Cream together shortening and sugar.
  2. 2
    Add egg and beat well. Sift together flour, baking soda, salt and spices.
  3. 3
    Combine molasses and hot water and add alternately with flour mixture. Pour into 9 x 9 x 2-inch pan, greased and floured.
  4. 4
    Bake in 350° oven for 45 minutes.
  5. 5
    Cool for 5 minutes, then remove from pan and cut in squares.

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