Old Fashion Gingerbread - cooking recipe

Ingredients

3/4 c. shortening
3/4 c. firmly packed brown sugar
2 eggs
3/4 c. molasses
2 1/2 c. sifted flour
1/2 tsp. salt
1 c. boiling water
2 tsp. baking powder
1/2 tsp. ground cinnamon
2 tsp. ground ginger
1/2 tsp. nutmeg
1/2 tsp. cloves
1/2 tsp. baking soda

Preparation

Cream shortening and sugar until light and fluffy.
Add eggs, one at a time, beating after each.
Add molasses; mix well.
Sift together dry ingredients and add alternately with water.