Grandma'S Gingerbread - cooking recipe

Ingredients

1 c. shortening
1 c. sugar
1 c. molasses (Grandma's)
2 eggs
2 1/2 c. flour
1 tsp. baking soda
1 c. boiling water
dash of salt

Preparation

Cream shortening and sugar.
Add eggs and molasses and mix well.
Add flour and salt, sifted together, and mix well.
Add baking soda to boiling water and immediately pour into batter and mix well.
Pour into square 9-inch casserole, greased well, and bake at 350\u00b0 for about 1 hour or when center of gingerbread springs back when pressed.