Gingerbread - cooking recipe

Ingredients

1/2 c. sugar
1 c. molasses
1/2 c. shortening
1 egg
2 1/2 c. flour
dash of salt
1 tsp. ginger
1/2 tsp. cassia or cinnamon
1/2 tsp. cloves
1 tsp. baking soda
1 c. boiling water

Preparation

Mix all ingredients.
Bake at 325\u00b0 for 45 minutes or until done.