Gingerbread

Description

Gingerbread is normally in the form of a cake or cookie dessert.

Ingredients

• 1/3 cup shortening
• 1/2 cup sugar
• 1 egg
• 3/4 cup water
• 1/2 cup molasses
• 1-1/2 cups all-purpose flour
• 1 teaspoon ground ginger
• 1/2 teaspoon baking soda
• 1/4 teaspoon salt
• Whipped topping

Directions

Combine cream shortening and sugar, beat in egg. Then add in the water and molasses. Finally add the flour, ginger, baking soda and salt; beat well after each addition. Smooth into a greased 8" square (traditional) baking pan. Slide into a 350 degree F oven for ~30 minutes, or until a toothpick comes out clean. (optional) To serve with a whipped cream topping.