Gingerbread

• 1 1/2 cups sugar
• 1 cup molasses
• 1 cup hot water
• 2/3 cup melted shortening
• 2 t soda
• 1 t baking powder
• 3 to 3 1/2 cups flour
• 1/2 t salt
• 2 t cinnamon
• 1 t nutmeg
• 1 t cloves
• 1/2 t ginger

Mix sugar, molasses, water and shortening. Mix flour, soda, baking powder, salt, and spices. Add to molasses mixture. Bake at 375° until toothpick comes out clean (30-40 minutes).