GINGERBREAD 1/2 c. shortening 1/2 tsp. salt 2 tsp. cinnamon 1 tsp. ginger 1/4 tsp. nutmeg 1/2 tsp. cloves 1 tsp. soda 2 Tbsp. cocoa 1/2 c. sugar 2 eggs, well beaten 1 c. molasses 2 1/2 c. sifted flour 1/2 tsp. baking powder 1 c. boiling water Combine shortening, salt, spices and soda. Add sugar gradually and cream until light and fluffy. Add molasses and eggs and blend. Sift flour with baking powder 3 times and add to the creamed mixture, blending well. Add boiling water and beat until smooth. Pour batter into 10 x 10 x 2-inch pan that is greased and floured; bake 30 minutes at 350 degrees. This is a recipe from our database at Cookbooks On/Line! 1,000,000+ free recipes and free software at: http://www.cookbooks.com Accuracy is believed to be good, but is not guaranteed. This recipe posting is intended for personal use only. You can print a copy for yourself and/or your friends, but you cannot publish it or post it to any Internet or other public site without our permission. |