Gingerbread

Ingredients

• 1/2 cup butter (shortening)
• 1/2 cup granulated sugar
• 1 egg, beaten
• 2 1/2 cups sifted flour
• 1 1/2 tsp baking soda
• 1 tsp cinnamon
• 1 tsp ginger
• 1/2 tsp cloves
• 1/2 tsp salt
• 1 cup Br'er Rabbit molasses or syrup
• 1 cup hot water

Instructions

1. Cream shortening and sugar.
2. Add the beaten egg.
3. Measure and sift the dry ingredients.
4. Combine the molasses and hot water.
5. Add the dry ingredients a small amount at a time, alternating with the liquid, beating after each addition until smooth.
6. Bake in a paper-lined 9x9x2 pan in a 350° oven for 45 minutes.
7. Yield: 16 portions.