Gingerbread - cooking recipe

Ingredients

1 c. syrup
1/2 c. shortening
2 c. sugar
2 eggs
2 c. flour
2 tsp. soda
1 c. boiling water
1/2 c. pecans

Preparation

Mix syrup, shortening, sugar and eggs.
Add flour gradually. Pour boiling water over soda and dissolve.
Add to mixture.
Add pecans.
Bake in a well-greased and floured pan at 350\u00b0 for 30 to 35 minutes.