Gingerbread - cooking recipe

Ingredients

2 1/2 c. sifted all-purpose flour
1 tsp. baking soda
1 1/2 tsp. ginger
1 tsp. cinnamon
1/2 tsp. nutmeg
1/4 tsp. salt
1 c. butter or margarine
1 c. sugar
3 eggs
1 c. light molasses
3/4 c. hot water
whipped cream

Preparation

Preheat oven to 375\u00b0.
Grease and flour 13 x 9 x 2-inch pan. Sift flour with baking soda, spices and salt.
Set aside.
In large bowl of electric mixer at high speed, beat butter, sugar and eggs until smooth.
About 5 minutes on low speed, beat in molasses and water.
Add flour mixture, beating just until smooth. Bake 35 to 40 minutes.
Serve with whipped cream.
Makes 12 servings.