Gingerbread - cooking recipe

Ingredients

1/2 c. shortening
1 well beaten egg
2 1/2 c. flour
1/2 tsp. cloves
1 tsp. ginger
1 c. hot water
1/2 c. sugar
1 c. molasses
1 1/2 tsp. baking soda
1 tsp. cinnamon
1/2 tsp. salt

Preparation

Cream shortening and add sugar, egg and molasses.
Add dry ingredients and hot water alternately.
Bake at 350\u00b0 for 45 to 50 minutes.