- 3 cup sifted flour
- 2 tsp baking soda
- 2 tsp ground cinnamon
- 1 1/2 tsp ground ginger
- 1 tsp salt
- 1 tsp ground nutmeg
- 1/4 tsp ground cloves
- 1 cup shortening
- 1/2 cup granulated sugar
- 1/2 cup packed brown sugar
- 2 eggs
- 1 tsp baking soda
- 1 cup boiling water
- 1 cup molasses
Sift together first 7 ingredients; set aside.
Best shortening, granulated sugar and brown sugar until light and fluffy. Add eggs, beat until well mixed.
In a small bowl, dissolve baking soda in boiling water. Stir in Molasses.
Slowly beat dry ingredients into wet alternately with molasses mixture until well blended.
Pour into a 13 x 9 x 2 greased pan, bake at 350F for 45 - 50 minutes. Cool in pan on rack.