Favorite gingerbread - plhol

9 servings

Ingredients

Quantity Ingredient
½ cup Soft shortening
2 tablespoons Sugar
1 each Egg
1 cup Dark New Orleans molasses (blackstrap)
1 cup Boiling water
2¼ cup Sifted Gold Medal flour
1 teaspoon (baking) soda
½ teaspoon Salt
1 teaspoon Ginger
1 teaspoon Cinnamon

Directions

Preheat oven to 325 degrees F

Mix shortening, sugar, and egg together thoroughly. Blend in molasses and water. Sift flour, soda, salt, and spices together and stir in, beating until smooth. Pour into well-greased and floured 9-inch square pan. Bake at 325 degrees (F) for 45 to 50 minutes. Cut into 3-inch squares in pan. Keep hot and serve piping hot with sweetened whipped cream or applesauce.

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