Pumpkin Gingerbread

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

Ingredients

• Servings: 9
• 1/2 cup soft shortening
• 1/2 cup sugar
• 1 egg
• 1 cup sour milk
• 1/2 cup thick pumpkin (strained)
• 1/2 cup dark molasses
• 2 1/4 cups sifted all-purpose flour
• 1 teaspoon baking soda
• 1/2 teaspoon salt
• 1 teaspoon ginger
• 1 teaspoon cinnamon

Recipe

• 1 mix thoroughly shortening, sugar and egg.
• 2 blend molasses, sour milk and pumpkin together.
• 3 sift flour, soda, salt, ginger and cinnamon together.
• 4 combine all mixture and beat until smooth.
• 5 pour into well-greased and floured 9-inch square pan.
• 6 bake 45 to 50 minutes at 325 degrees f.