Reba'S Gingerbread - cooking recipe

Ingredients

1 egg
1/2 c. shortening
1/2 c. brown sugar
1/2 c. molasses
2 1/2 c. flour
1 1/2 tsp. soda
1 tsp. cinnamon
1 tsp. ginger
1 c. hot water

Preparation

Cream shortening, sugar, egg and molasses.
Add dry ingredients.
Add hot water; beat until smooth.
Bake in 7 x 11-inch pan for 40 to 45 minutes.