*QUICK AND EASY GINGERBREAD

*QUICK AND EASY GINGERBREAD


ingredients

1/2 c. melted shortening or Wesson oil
1/2 c. white sugar
1/2 c. molasses
2 c. all-purpose flour
1/2 tsp. salt
1 tsp. soda
1 tsp. ginger
1 tsp. cinnamon
1 c. hot water

preparation

Combine shortening, sugar and molasses. Add sifted dry ingredients alternately with hot water, beating until smooth. Bake in a greased 6 x 10-inch or 9 x 9-inch greased and floured pan at 350° for about 40 minutes. This is especially good served warm. Makes 9 servings.