Gingerbread - cooking recipe

Ingredients

1/2 c. shortening
1 egg
1/2 c. molasses
1/2 tsp. salt
1/2 tsp. ginger
1/2 tsp. cinnamon
1/2 c. packed brown sugar
1 1/2 c. flour
3/4 tsp. baking soda
1/2 c. boiling water

Preparation

Beat shortening and sugar until creamy. Add egg and molasses. Beat well. Mix dry ingredients thoroughly in a different bowl. Add to molasses mixture alternately with water. Beat after each addition. Pour batter into a greased 8 x 8 x 2-inch baking pan. Bake at 350\u00b0 for 35 to 40 minutes. Sprinkle with sugar when done.