Gingerbread - cooking recipe

Ingredients

1/2 c. butter
1/2 c. granulated sugar
1 egg, beaten
2 1/2 c. flour, sifted
1 1/2 tsp. baking soda
1 tsp. cinnamon
1 tsp. ground ginger
1/2 tsp. ground cloves
1/2 tsp. salt
1 c. molasses
1 c. hot water

Preparation

Cream the butter and sugar; add the beaten egg.
Measure and sift the dry ingredients.
Mix molasses with hot water.
Add dry ingredients alternately with liquid a little at a time.
Beat after each addition.
Bake in a 350\u00b0 oven in a greased 9 x 9 x 2-inch pan for 45 minutes.
Serve warm with whipped cream.
Makes 16 servings.