Gingerbread

Something a bit different for breakfast.  The house smelled so good.

Gingerbread

1/2 cup shortening
1/2 cup sugar
1 egg
1/2 cup light molasses

1 1/2 cups sifted all-purpose flour
3/4 teaspoon salt
3/4 teaspoon soda
1/2 teaspoon ginger
1/2 teaspoon cinnamon
1/2 cup boiling water

Oven 350 degrees                                          35 to 40 minutes or until done

Stir shortening to soften.  Gradually add sugar, creaming till light and fluffy.  Add the egg and molasses; beat thoroughly.  Sift together the dry ingredients; add to molasses mixture alternately with boiling water, beating after each adddition.

Bake in well greased 8x8x2-inch pan in moderate oven.  Serve warm