Gingerbread - cooking recipe

Ingredients

2 1/4 c. flour (plain)
1 c. molasses
1 egg
1/3 c. sugar
1/4 c. hot water
1 tsp. soda
1/2 c. shortening
1 tsp. ginger
1 tsp. cinnamon
3/4 tsp. salt

Preparation

Heat oven
to
325\u00b0.
Grease and flour a 9 x 9 x 2-inch pan. Measure all ingredients into a bowl, blending 1/2 minute on low speed.
Continue beating until well blended.
Pour into pan. Bake 50
minutes.
Serve
warm
with whipped
cream
or applesauce.