Gingerbread

By marlene

Ingredients

• 2 cups Bisquick baking mix
• 1/4 cup sugar
• 1 egg
• 3/4 cup hot water
• 2/3 cup dark molasses
• 1/3 cup shortening
• 1 tsp ground cinnamon
• 1 tsp ground ginger

Preparation

Step 1

Heat oven to 325*. Grease and flour 9x9x2 inch square pan. Beat all ingredients in large mixer bowl on low speed, scraping bowl constantly, 30 seconds. Beat on medium speed, scraping bowl occasionally, 3 minutes. Pour into pan. Bake until wooden toothpick inserted in center comes out clean, about 50 minutes. Serve with whipped cream or applesauce if desired. 9 servings.