Gingerbread - cooking recipe

Ingredients

2 1/2 c. plain flour
1 1/2 tsp. baking powder
1 tsp. ground ginger
1 tsp. ground cinnamon
1/2 tsp. salt
1/2 c. shortening or margarine
1/2 c. sugar
1 c. molasses
1 egg
1 c. hot water

Preparation

Mix dry ingredients and set aside.
Cream shortening and sugar.
Add molasses and egg.
Mix completely.
Stir in flour mixture and then stir in hot water.