Ingredients & Directions
1/2 c Shortening
1/2 c Sugar
3/4 c Hot water
1/3 c Dark molasses
2 ts Ginger
1 ts Cinnamon
1/2 ts Salt
1 1/2 ts Baking soda
1 ts Baking powder
2 1/4 c White flour
Beat shortening for 30 seconds. Add sugar & beat till well combined &
light & fluffy.
Dissolve molasses 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 40 to 50 minutes at 350F.
Yields
1 loaf