Kentucky Ginger Bread

By Mary-11

Ingredients

• 3 eggs
• 1 cup sugar
• 1 cup molasses
• 1 tsp ginger
• 1 tsp cinnamon
• 1 cup melted shortening
• 1 tsp cloves
• 2 tsp soda
• 2 TB hot water
• 2 cups flour
• 1 cup boiling water
• granulated sugar

Details

Cooking time 45mins

Preparation

Step 1

Blend eggs, sugar, molasses, shortening, and spices in large bowl. Beat in dry ingredients. Beat very smooth. Add boiling water and beat a few seconds longer. Batter will be very thin. Pour in 9 x 13 pan. Bake in 350' oven for 45 minutes. Sprinkle with granulated sugar when done.