Gingerbread - cooking recipe

Ingredients

1 c. molasses
1/2 c. sugar
1/2 c. shortening
1 egg
2 1/2 c. flour
1 tsp. cinnamon
1 Tbsp. ginger
1/2 tsp. salt
2 tsp. soda
1 c. boiling water

Preparation

Mix first 4 ingredients.
Mix well.
Add sifted dry ingredients.
Mix well.
Last, add 1 cup boiling water.
Mix well again.
Pour into 8 x 8-inch square pan.
Bake at 350\u00b0 for 25 to 30 minutes.