Ginger Bread

By carolync

Ingredients

• This gingerbread is good for dessert, with coffee and as a snack anytime.
• 1/2 cup boiling water
• 1/2 cup shortening
• 1/2 cup white sugar
• 3/4 cup molasses (I used sorghum. Can use any molasses)
• 2 eggs
• 2 cups all-purpose flour
• 1 teaspoon baking powder
• 1/2 teaspoon baking soda
• 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
• 1 teaspoon ginger
• 1/2 teaspoon ground cloves
• 1/2 teaspoon salt

Preparation

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