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"
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