1/2 c Soft shortening 2 1/4 c Sifted Gold Medal flour
2 tb Sugar 1 ts (baking) soda
1 ea Egg 1/2 ts Salt
1 c Dark New Orleans molasses 1 ts Ginger
-(blackstrap) 1 ts Cinnamon
1 c Boiling water
Preheat oven to 325 degrees F
Mix shortening, sugar, and egg together thoroughly. Blend in
molasses and water. Sift flour, soda, salt, and spices together and
stir in, beating until smooth. Pour into well-greased and floured
9-inch square pan. Bake at 325 degrees (F) for 45 to 50 minutes. Cut
into 3-inch squares in pan. Keep hot and serve piping hot with
sweetened whipped cream or applesauce.
Yields
9 servings