Ingrients & Directions
1/2 c Shortening 1/2 ts Salt
1/2 c Boiling water 1/2 c Baking powder
1/2 c Brown sugar 1/2 ts Baking soda
1/2 c Molasses 3/4 ts Cinnamon
1 Egg, beaten 3/4 ts Ginger
1 1/2 c Flour
Put shortening in a bowl and pour in boiling water. Add sugar, molasses
and egg. Stir the flour, baking powder, baking soda and spices together.
Add to shortening mixture and beat until mixed well. Batter will be thin.
Pour into greased 8 inch pan. Bake at 350 deg f for 30 to 35 minutes.
Yields
6 servings