Ginger Bread

#36

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Original recipe card for Ginger Bread

Ingredients

  • 3/4 cup brown sugar
  • 2 eggs
  • 3/4 cup molasses
  • 3/4 cup melted shortening
  • 2 1/2 cups flour
  • 1/2 teaspoon baking powder
  • 1/4 teaspoon cinnamon
  • 1/4 teaspoon cloves
  • 2 teaspoons soda
  • 2 teaspoons ginger
  • 1 cup boiling water

Instructions

  1. Mix sugar and eggs together.
  2. Add molasses and shortening.
  3. Mix all dry ingredients together and add to the mixture.
  4. Add boiling water to the mixture.
  5. Bake at 350°F.