Light-As-A-Feather Gingerbread - cooking recipe

Ingredients

1 c. boiling water
1 c. shortening
1 c. brown sugar
1 c. molasses
3 eggs
1 tsp. baking powder
1 tsp. soda
1 tsp. salt
1 1/2 tsp. ginger
1 1/2 tsp. cinnamon
3 c. flour (plain)

Preparation

Pour boiling water over shortening.
Add sugar, molasses and beaten eggs.
Add sifted dry ingredients and beat until smooth. Grease and flour a 13 x 9-inch pan.
Bake at 350\u00b0 for 40 minutes. Good with applesauce.