Old Fashion Gingerbread - cooking recipe

Ingredients

2 eggs, well beaten
1/2 c. shortening
1/2 c. brown sugar
1/2 tsp. salt
2 tsp. soda
2 tsp. ginger
1 c. molasses
1 c. boiling water
2 c. self-rising flour

Preparation

Cream shortening and sugar.
Add well beaten eggs.
Sift dry ingredients and add to mixture.
Pour boiling water over molasses and blend.
Add to mixture and beat well.
Bake in a 9 x 13-inch oblong pan at 350\u00b0 for 30 to 40 minutes.