Gingerbread (duff)

1 Servings

Ingredients

Quantity Ingredient
½ cup Shortening
½ cup Sugar
½ cup Boiling water
¾ cup Molasses
2¼ cup White flour
1 teaspoon Ginger
1 teaspoon Cinnamon
1 teaspoon Baking powder
1½ teaspoon Baking soda

Directions

Beat shortening for 30 seconds. Add sugar & beat till well combined & light & fluffy.

Dissolve molases in water & set aside.

In a large bowl, sift the dry ingredients. Add to the beaten sugar & shortening. Mix in the molasses. Ensure that all is well mixed.

Bake in a greased loaf tin for 35 to 40 minutes at 350F.

Gail Duff, "A Book of Herbs and Spices"

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