Gingerbread (my favorite - 1943)

By jannycerv

Ingredients

• 2/3 c lard
• 2/3 c sugar
• 1 c boiling water
• 1 c sorghum (maple flavor)
• 2 eggs
• 2 c flour
• 2 teaspoons soda
• 2 teaspoons cinnamon
• 2 teaspoons ginger
• 1/2 teaspoon cloves
• 3/4 teaspoon salt

Preparation

Step 1

Mix the lard, sugar, water, sorghum, and eggs.
Sift in the flour, baking soda, cinnamon, ginger, cloves, and salt.
Bake at 325 degrees for 35-40 minutes. Serve with whipped cream and lemon glaze.