Old Fashioned Gingerbread #1

Directions

1. 1
   Sift flour once, measure, add baking powder and soda, spices and salt and sift together three times.
2. 2
   Cream shortening thoroughly, add sugar gradually, and cream together until light and fluffy.
3. 3
   Add egg and molasses; then flour, alternately with milk.
4. 4
   Beat after each addition until smooth.
5. 5
   Pour into greased pan or a ring mold.
6. 6
   Bake in moderate oven (350*) for 1 1/4 hours.
7. 7
   Serve with whipped cream.
8. 8
   As a variation use gingerbread as the base for fruit shortcakes.
9. 9
   Serves 6.