Gingerbread - cooking recipe

Ingredients

2 c. Bisquick
1/4 c. sugar
1 egg
3/4 c. hot water
2/3 c. dark molasses
1/3 c. shortening
1 tsp. cinnamon
1 tsp. ginger

Preparation

Heat oven to 325\u00b0.
Grease and flour squash 9 x 9 x 2-inch pan. Beat all ingredients in large mixer bowl on low speed, scraping bowl constantly for 30 seconds.
Beat on medium speed, scraping bowl occasionally for 3 minutes.
Pour into pan.
Bake until wooden pick inserted in center comes out clean, about 50 minutes.
Serve with whipped cream or applesauce, if desired.
Makes 9 servings.