Ingredients

The following ingredients have 12 Servings
  • 1/2 cup shortening (melted)
  • 1/2 cup molasses
  • 1/2 cup sugar
  • 2 cups flour
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt
  • 1 teaspoon baking soda
  • 1 teaspoon ginger
  • 1 teaspoon cinnamon
  • 1 cup hot water

Instruction

  • Preheat oven to 350 degrees. Grease a 9-inch square baking pan with shortening. Set aside.
  • In a large bowl, combine melted shortening, molasses and sugar. 
  • In a medium bowl, sift together flour, salt, baking soda and spices.
  • Add sifted dry ingredients alternately with hot water to molasses mixture. Beat until smooth.
  • Pour into prepared pan and bake 30-35 minutes or until toothpick inserted in center comes out clean.
  • Place on wire rack to cool. 
  • Sprinkle cooled gingerbread with powdered sugar.
  • Cut into squares and serve as is, a la mode or with a caramel or vanilla sauce.