Hot Water Gingerbread - cooking recipe

Ingredients

2 1/2 c. sifted flour
1 1/2 tsp. baking soda
1/2 tsp. powdered cloves
1 tsp. cinnamon
1 tsp. ginger
1/2 tsp. salt
1/2 c. shortening
1/2 c. sugar
1 egg, well beaten
1 c. molasses (dark Karo)
1 c. hot water

Preparation

Heat oven to 350\u00b0.
Grease and flour 9 x 9 x 2-inch cake pan. Sift together first 6 ingredients.
Work shortening until smooth and creamy.
Slowly add sugar until light and creamy.
Add beaten egg and molasses.
Add flour mixture and hot water alternately, beating after each addition.
Turn into pan and bake in moderate oven at 350\u00b0 for 40 to 55 minutes or until done.