Gingerbread - cooking recipe

Ingredients

1/2 c. butter or shortening
1 egg, beaten
1 1/2 tsp. soda
1 tsp. ginger
1/2 tsp. salt
1 c. hot water
1/2 c. granulated sugar
2 1/2 c. plain flour, sifted
1 tsp. cinnamon
1/2 tsp. cloves
1 c. molasses

Preparation

Cream shortening and sugar; add beaten egg.
Measure and sift dry ingredients.
Combine molasses and hot water.
Add dry ingredients alternately with liquid, a small amount at a time, and beat after each addition until smooth.
Bake in well greased and floured 9 x 9 x 2-inch pan at 350\u00b0 for 45 minutes.