Gingerbread

Gingerbread

Ingredients/Components

• sugar - 1/2 c
• salt - 3/4 tsp
• soda - 3/4 tsp
• boiling water - 1/2 c
• egg - 1 item
• shortening - 1/2 c
• sifted flour
• light molasses - 1/2 c
• ground cinnamon - 1/2 tsp
• ground ginger - 1/2 tsp

How to make gingerbread:

Cream shortening and sugar until light. Add egg and molasses; beat thoroughly. Sift together dry ingredients. Add each addition. Bake in greased and lightly floured 8 x 8 x 2-inch pan at 350° for 35 to 40 minutes or until done. Serve warm.

Recipe categories: Desserts, Cakes, < 60 mins.