Old-Fashioned Gingerbread

10 ingredients
6 steps

Ingredients

  • 1/2 c. shortening
  • 1/2 c. sugar
  • 1 egg
  • 1 c. molasses
  • 2 1/2 c. plain flour
  • 1 1/2 tsp. soda
  • 1 tsp. ground ginger
  • 1 tsp. ground cinnamon
  • 1/2 tsp. salt
  • 1/2 c. hot water

Directions

  1. 1
    Combine shortening and sugar until light and fluffy.
  2. 2
    Add egg and molasses, beating well.
  3. 3
    Combine flour, soda, spices and salt; add to creamed mixture alternately with water, beating well after each addition.
  4. 4
    Pour batter into greased 9-inch baking pan.
  5. 5
    Bake at 350° for 45 minutes or until done.
  6. 6
    Cool in pan on rack. Yields 9 servings.

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