Gingerbread - cooking recipe

Ingredients

1/2 c. boiling water
1/2 c. shortening
1/2 c. brown sugar
1/2 c. molasses
1 egg, beaten
1 1/2 c. flour
1/2 tsp. salt
1/2 tsp. soda
1/2 tsp. baking powder
3/4 tsp. ginger
3/4 tsp. cinnamon

Preparation

Pour boiling water over shortening and sugar.
Add molasses and egg.
Beat well.
Add dry ingredients.
Beat until smooth. Pour into greased and floured 8 x 8-inch pan.
Bake for 30 to 35 minutes at 350\u00b0.
Serve plain or top with whipped cream.