Ingredients
- 280 gr flour (white)
- 180 ml molasses
- 120 ml boiling water
- 100 gr sugar
- 95 gr shortening
- 7 gr baking soda
- 5 gr ginger
- 5 gr baking powder
- 3 gr 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 180ºC . Gail Duff, "A Book of Herbs and Spices"
