Cook Time: 45 minutes
Ingredients:
- 1/2 cup shortening
- 1/2 cup sugar
- 1 egg
- 1 teaspoon baking soda
- 1 cup molasses
- 2 1/4 cups all-purpose flour, sift or stir before measuring
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
- 1/2 teaspoon ground ginger
- 1/8 teaspoon ground cloves
- 1 cup hot water
Preparation:
Cream shortening and sugar together until light; add unbeaten egg and beat well. Mix baking soda with molasses; stir into creamed mixture. Sift dry ingredients together; add gradually to batter, stirring until just thoroughly blended. Add the hot water gradually, stirring until mixture is smooth. Don't over-beat. Pour into a greased 8- or 9-inch square pan and bake at 325° for 45 to 50 minutes.Serve gingerbread with a dollop of whipped topping or sweetened whipped cream.
Makes about 1 dozen portions.
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