Fluffy Gingerbread - cooking recipe

Ingredients

2 c. all-purpose flour
1 1/2 tsp. baking soda
1/2 tsp. salt
1 tsp. ginger
1 tsp. cinnamon, ground
1/2 tsp. cloves, ground
1/2 c. margarine
1/2 c. firmly packed brown sugar
2 eggs, beaten
3/4 c. Grandma's molasses
1 c. boiling water

Preparation

Sift and then measure the flour.
Sift with soda, salt and spices.
Cream the butter until light and lemon colored.
Add sugar, gradually, beating after each addition, until light and fluffy.
Gradually add eggs.