1887 Gingerbread

By Martikibird

Adapted for the modern kitchen.

Ingredients

• 1/4 cup shortening
• 1/2 cup sugar
• 3/4 teaspoon baking soda
• 1/2 cup molasses
• 1 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
• 3/4 teaspoon baking powder
• 1 teaspoon cinnamon
• 1 teaspoon ground ginger
• 1/4 teaspoon ground cloves
• 3/4 cups boiling water
• 1 large egg, lightly beaten

Preparation

Step 1

In a stand mixer, cream together the shortening and sugar.

In a small bowl, beat 1/2 teaspoon baking soda into the molasses until fluffy and light; add molasses mixture to the sugar mixture.

Sift together the flour baking powder, spices, and salt.

Mix the remaining 1/4 teaspoon baking soda into the boiling water.

Alternating between water mixture and dry mixture, gradually stir each to the molasses mixture. Stir until well mixed, then stir in egg.