Maisie'S Gingerbread - cooking recipe

Ingredients

1/2 c. sugar
1 c. molasses
1 tsp. cinnamon
1 tsp. ginger
1/2 tsp. cloves
1 tsp. salt
1/2 c. melted shortening
2 eggs, well beaten
2 tsp. baking soda
1 c. boiling water
2 1/2 c. flour

Preparation

Stir sugar, molasses, spices and salt together.
Add melted shortening and eggs; beat well.
Add soda to boiling water.
Add alternately with flour to creamed mixture.
Bake at 325\u00b0 in a well-greased pan.
Cook for 35 to 40 minutes, or until browned and springy to touch.