Gingerbread

From Better Homes and Gardens

1 1/2 C flour
3/4 tsp. ground ginger
3/4 tsp. ground cinnamon
1/2 tsp. baking powder
1/2 tsp. baking soda
1/2 tsp. salt
1/2 C shortening
1/4 C packed brown sugar
1 egg
1/2 C molasses
1/2 C boiling water

Grease and lightly flour a 9 X 1 1/2 inch round baking pan.  Combine the first 6 ingredients.  In a mixer bowl beat shortening about 30 seconds.  Add brown sugar; beat until fluffy.  Add egg and molasses; beat 1 minute.  Add dry ingredients and water alternately to beaten mixture, beating after each addition.  Turn into prepared pan. 

Bake in a 350 degree oven for 30-35 minutes or till done.

Cool 10 minutes on a wire rack.  Remove from pan; serve warm.

Makes 8 servings.

I will usually double the recipe and make it in a 9 X 13 pan.