Gingerbread - cooking recipe

Ingredients

1/2 c. shortening
1/2 c. sugar
1 egg
1/2 c. light molasses
1 1/2 c. sifted all-purpose flour
3/4 tsp. salt
ground ginger
1/2 tsp. cinnamon
1/2 c. boiling water

Preparation

Cream the shortening and sugar.
Add egg and molasses; beat thoroughly.
Sift the dry ingredients; add to cream mixture, alternating with water and beating after each addition.
Bake in greased and floured 8 x 8 x 2-inch pan for 35 to 40 minutes at 350\u00b0.