Gingerbread

1/2 cup shortening

1/2 cup sugar

1 cup molasses

2 eggs

2-1/2 cups all-purpose flour

1 tsp salt

2 tsp baking powder

1/2 tsp soda

1 tsp ground ginger

2 tsp ground cinnamon

1/2 tsp ground cloves

1 cup hot water

Cream shortening and sugar; blend in molasses. Add eggs, one at a time, beating well after each addition.

Combine flour, salt, baking powder, soda and spices. Add to creamed mixture alternately with hot water. Spoon batter into a greased 9 x 9 x 2 inch baking pan. Bake at 350F for 40 minutes or until gingerbread tests done. Cool.

Yield: 9 to 12 servings.

Note:
Substitute 1 cup buttermilk for 1 cup hot water, if desired. Omit baking powder and increase soda to 1-1/2 teaspoon.

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