*Quick And Easy Gingerbread - cooking recipe

Ingredients

1/2 c. melted shortening or Wesson oil
1/2 c. white sugar
1/2 c. molasses
2 c. all-purpose flour
1/2 tsp. salt
1 tsp. soda
1 tsp. ginger
1 tsp. cinnamon
1 c. hot water

Preparation

Combine shortening, sugar and molasses.
Add sifted dry ingredients alternately with hot water, beating until smooth. Bake in a greased 6 x 10-inch or 9 x 9-inch greased and floured pan at 350\u00b0 for about 40 minutes.
This is especially good served warm.
Makes 9 servings.