Holiday Gingerbread - cooking recipe

Ingredients

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

Preparation

Cream butter and sugar.
Add egg and molasses.
Sift dry ingredients and add to mix.
Add hot water and beat until smooth. Pour in a greased and floured 9-inch pan; bake at 350\u00b0 for 35 to 40 minutes.