GINGERBREAD

By sharon_rm2010

Mary Oliver's recipe

Ingredients

• 1/2 cup shortening
• 1 egg
• 2-1/2 cup sifted all-purpose flour
• 1/2 tsp cloves
• 1 tsp cinnamon
• 1/2 cup white sugar
• 1 cup molasses
• 1-1/2 tsp baking soda
• 1 tsp ginger
• 1/2 tsp salt
• 1 cup boiling water

Preparation

Step 1

Put boiling water in last. Bake in a moderate oven approximately 40 minutes. I assume its a 9x13 pan?