Ingredients
- 2 1/4 c flour (white)
- 3/4 c molasses
- 1/2 c boiling water
- 1/2 c sugar
- 1/2 c shortening
- 1 1/2 ts baking soda
- 1 ts ginger
- 1 ts baking powder
- 1 ts cinnamon
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"
