Old-fashioned Gingerbread

Total Time: 35 mins Preparation Time: 5 mins Cook Time: 30 mins

Ingredients

• 1/2 cup sugar
• 1/2 cup molasses
• 1/2 cup shortening
• 1 large egg
• 1 teaspoon baking soda
• 1/2 teaspoon baking powder
• 1/2 teaspoon ground ginger
• 1 teaspoon cinnamon
• 1 1/2 cups flour
• 2/3 cup boiling water (add last)

Recipe

• 1 mix all ingredients together, adding the water last.
• 2 put into a 12-inch greased baking pan (or two 8-inch cake pans).
• 3 bake at 375° for about 30 minutes or until it tests done to touch or with a toothpick.