Gingerbread - cooking recipe

Ingredients

Place in a small bowl
3/4 teaspoon salt
3/4 teaspoon baking soda
1/2 teaspoon ginger
1/2 teaspoon cinnamon
Place in a large Bowl
1/4 cup shortening
1/2 cup sugar
1 egg
1 cup light molasses
1 1/2 cups flour
1/2 cup boiling water (do not put in the bowl yet)

Preparation

Slowly add the contents of the small bowl, alternating with 1/2 cup boiling water.
Beat until creamy.
Grease and wax paper an 8 x 8 x 2-inch pan.
Bake at 350 (325 for glass pan) for 30-40 minutes.
Remove from pan while still warm.