Val's Favorite Gingerbread with Lemon Sauce

By Hklbrries

Ingredients

• Gingerbread:
• 2 3/4 cups all-purpose flour
• 1/2 tsp salt
• 1 1/2 tsp ground ginger
• 1 1/2 tsp baking soda
• 1 tsp ground cinnamon
• 1/4 tsp ground cloves
• 2/3 cup water
• 1 cup molasses
• 1/3 cup shortening, melted
• 1 egg, beaten
• Lemon Sauce:
• 1/2 cup sugar
• 1 1/2 tbsp flour
• 1 cup water
• 3 tbsp lemon juice
• Pinch of salt
• 2 tbsp butter, softened

Preparation

Step 1

Gingerbread: Combine dry ingredients in large bowl, mix well. Combine water, shortening, molasses and egg. Mix well and stir into flour mixture. Pour into a greased 9-inch square pan. Bake at 350 F for 35 - 40 minutes. Serve warm with Lemon Sauce.

Lemon Sauce: Combine sugar and flour in a small saucepan, mix well. Stir in water, lemon juice, and salt until smooth. Bring to a boil over medium heat, stirring constantly until sugar melts. Reduce heat and boil gently one minute. Remove from heat and whisk in butter, 1 tbsp at a time. Serve warm or at room temperature spooned over gingerbread. Old-fashioned goodness!