Gingerbread - cooking recipe

Ingredients

2 1/3 c. self-rising flour
1 tsp. ginger
1/4 tsp. nutmeg
1/4 tsp. allspice
1 c. sugar
1/2 c. shortening
2 eggs
1/2 c. molasses
1 c. hot water

Preparation

Preheat oven to 350\u00b0.
Sift dry ingredients into a large mixing bowl.
Add shortening, eggs and molasses.
Mix together. Then gradually add hot water.
Mix well.
Bake for 30 to 35 minutes in a greased 13 x 9-inch pan.
May be served warm or cold.