Ingrients & Directions
1/2 c Shortening
1/2 c Sugar
1/2 c Boiling water
3/4 c Molasses
2 1/4 c White flour
1 ts Ginger
1 ts Cinnamon
1 ts Baking powder
1 1/2 ts Baking soda
Beat shortening for 30 seconds. Add sugar & beat till well combined &
light & fluffy.
Dissolve molases in water & set aside.
In a large bowl, sift the dry ingredients. Add to the beaten sugar &
shortening. Mix in the molasses. Ensure that all is well mixed.
Bake in a greased loaf tin for 35 to 40 minutes at 350F.
Gail Duff, “A Book of Herbs and Spices”
Yields
1 Servings