Hot Water Gingerbread - cooking recipe

Ingredients

1/2 c. brown sugar
1/2 c. butter or Crisco
1 egg
1 c. molasses (dark)
2 1/2 c. flour, sifted
1 1/2 tsp. soda
1 tsp. cinnamon
1 tsp. ginger
1/4 tsp. cloves
1/2 tsp. salt
1 c. hot water
whipped cream

Preparation

Cream together sugar and butter.
Add egg; beat well.
Add molasses; beat well.
Sift together flour and spices.
Add to creamed mixture; mix to blend.
Last, add hot water and beat until smooth.
Pour batter into a greased and floured 9 x 13-inch oblong pan.
Bake at 350\u00b0 for 35 to 40 minutes.
Serve warm with whipped cream.