1/2 c Soft shortening
2 T Sugar
1 ea Egg
1 c Dark New Orleans molasses
-(blackstrap)
1 c Boiling water
2 1/4 c Sifted Gold Medal flour
1 t (baking) soda
1/2 t Salt
1 t Ginger
1 t Cinnamon
Preheat oven to 325 degrees F
Mix shortening, sugar, and egg together thoroughly. Blend in molasses
and water. Sift flour, soda, salt, and spices together and stir in,
beating until smooth. Pour into well-greased and floured 9-inch square
pan. Bake at 325 degrees (F) for 45 to 50 minutes. Cut into 3-inch
squares in pan. Keep hot and serve piping hot with sweetened whipped
cream or applesauce.
