Gingerbread - cooking recipe

Ingredients

1/2 c. shortening
1/2 c. sugar
1 egg
2 1/2 c. sifted flour
1 1/2 tsp. baking soda
1 tsp. cinnamon
1 tsp. ginger
1/2 tsp. cloves
1/2 tsp. salt
1 c. molasses
1 c. hot water

Preparation

Mix all ingredients. Bake at 350\u00b0 for 45 minutes.