Gingerbread - cooking recipe

Ingredients

3 c. flour
1 tsp. cinnamon
1 tsp. cloves
1 tsp. ginger
1 tsp. baking soda
1 c. sugar
1/2 c. vegetable oil
2 eggs, beaten well
1 c. molasses
1 c. boiling water

Preparation

Sift the first 6 ingredients together.
Combine oil, eggs and molasses.
Pour liquid ingredients into center of dry ingredients.
Add boiling water.
Bake in an 8 x 8-inch greased pan or 9-inch round pan at 350\u00b0 for 35 to 40 minutes.