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 cup shortening
1/4 cup packed brown sugar
1 egg
1/2 cup light molasses
1/2 cup boiling water
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| Yields 8 servings | |||
| 1-1/2 cups all-purpose 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 cup shortening 1/4 cup packed brown sugar 1 egg 1/2 cup light molasses 1/2 cup boiling water |
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| Grease and lightly flour a 9x1-1/2 inch round baking pan. Combine the first 6 ingredients. In a mixer bowl beat shortening on medium speed of electric mixer 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 at 350 for 30-35 minutes or until done. Cool 10 minutes on a wire rack. Remove from pan; serve warm. | |||