Old-Fashioned Gingerbread - cooking recipe

Ingredients

1/2 c. shortening (Crisco or lard)
1/2 c. brown sugar
1 egg
1/2 c. dark molasses (Brer Rabbit)
3/4 c. hot water
1 1/2 c. flour
1/4 tsp. salt
1 tsp. ginger
1 tsp. cinnamon
1 tsp. baking powder
1 tsp. baking soda

Preparation

Mix the first 4 ingredients well.
Then mix dry ingredients with first mixture.
Do not beat too long.
Last add hot water and mix well.
Put into small 8 x 8-inch pan.
Bake at 350\u00b0 for approximately 35 minutes or until done.