Grandma's Gingerbread

By Lshah

Doubled fits into a 9 x 13 pan.

Ingredients

• 1/2 c boiling water
• 1/2 c shortening
• 1/2 c sugar
• 1/2 c molasses or sorghum
• 1 egg, beaten
• 1 1/2 c flour
• 1/2 tsp salt
• 1/2 tsp baking powder
• 1/2 tsp baking soda
• 1 tsp cinnamon
• 1/2 tsp ginger

Preparation

Step 1

Pour water over shortening.
Add sugar, molasses, and egg; beat thoroughly.
Add sifted dry ingredients; beat smooth.
Pour into wax-paper lined 8-inch square pan.
Bake 350F for 35 minutes.