Grandma'S Gingerbread - cooking recipe

Ingredients

1/2 c. shortening
1/2 c. sugar
1 c. molasses
2 eggs
2 1/2 c. flour
1 tsp. salt
2 tbsp. baking powder
1/2 tsp. soda
1 tsp. ginger
2 tsp. cinnamon
1/2 tsp. cloves, ground
1 c. hot water

Preparation

Cream the 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 350\u00b0 for 40 minutes.