Title: Favorite Gingerbread - Plhol
Categories: Gingerbread
Yield: 9 Servings

1/2	c	Soft shortening
2	tb	Sugar
1		Egg
1	c	Dark New Orleans molasses (blackstrap)
1	c	Boiling water
2 1/4	c	Sifted Gold Medal flour
1	ts	(baking) soda
1/2	ts	Salt
1	ts	Ginger
1	ts	Cinnamon

Preheat oven to 325 degrees F

Mix shortening, sugar, and egg together thoroughly. Blend in molasses and water. Sift flour, soda, salt, and spices together and stir in, beating until smooth. Pour into well-greased and floured 9-inch square pan. Bake at 325 degrees (F) for 45 to 50 minutes. Cut into 3-inch squares in pan. Keep hot and serve piping hot with sweetened whipped cream or applesauce.

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