Gingerbread

Total Time: 1 hr 5 mins Preparation Time: 20 mins Cook Time: 45 mins

Ingredients

• 1 3/4 cups flour
• 1 1/2 teaspoons baking powder
• 3/4 teaspoon baking soda
• 3/4 teaspoon salt
• 1 1/2 teaspoons cinnamon
• 1 1/2 teaspoons ginger
• 1/4 teaspoon clove
• 1/2 cup shortening
• 1/2 cup packed brown sugar
• 2 large eggs
• 3/4 cup molasses
• 3/4 cup boiling water

Recipe

• 1 combine flour, baking powder, soda, salt and spices in a bowl mixing well to blend.
• 2 cream shortening, sugar and eggs thoroughly.
• 3 add molasses and mix well.
• 4 add dry ingredients to molasses mixture.
• 5 stir in boiling water; mix well.
• 6 pour batter into greased and floured 9-inch square pan.
• 7 bake at 350°f for 40-45 minutes or until toothpick inserted in centre comes out clean.