Favorite Gingerbread

• 1/2 cup soft shortening
• 2 tbsp. sugar
• 1 egg
• 1 cup black New Orleans molasses
• 1 cup boiling water
• 2 1/4 cup sifted flour
• 1 tsp. soda
• 1/2 tsp. salt
• 1 tsp. ginger
• 1 tsp. cinnamon

Mix together thoroughly shortening, sugar and egg. Blend in molasses and boiling water. Sift remaining ingredients together; add to molasses mixture and beating until smooth. Pour into well greased and floured 9-inch square pan. Bake at 325 degrees for 45 to 50 minutes. Cut into 3-inch squares in pan. Serve piping hot with sweetened whipped cream, applesauce or chocolate sauce.

Yield: 9 servings.

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