Gingerbread - cooking recipe

Ingredients

2 1/2 c. enriched all-purpose flour
1 1/2 tsp. soda
1/2 tsp. salt
1 tsp. ginger
1 tsp. cinnamon
1/2 tsp. cloves
1/2 c. margarine
1/2 c. sugar
1 egg, beaten
1 c. molasses
1 c. hot water

Preparation

Sift flour once; measure and sift again with salt, soda and spices.
Cream margarine and sugar until light and fluffy.
Add beaten egg and molasses; mix well.
Add dry ingredients and hot water alternately.
Beat until smooth.
Start with dry ingredients and end with dry ingredients.
Pour into well-greased pan (10 x 14-inch).
Bake in preheated oven at 350\u00b0 for 40 to 45 minutes.