Old-Fashioned Gingerbread And Sauce
["2 1/4 c. flour", "1/3 c. sugar", "1 c. dark molasses", "3/4 c. hot water", "1/2 c. shortening", "1 egg", "1 tsp. soda", "1 tsp. ginger", "1 tsp. cinnamon", "3/4 tsp. salt"]
["Heat oven to 325\u00b0.", "Grease and flour square pan, 9 x 9 x 2-inch.", "Measure all ingredients into large mixing bowl.", "Blend 1/2 minute on low speed scraping bowl constantly.", "Beat 3 minutes on medium speed scraping bowl occasionally.", "Pour into pan.", "Bake for 50 minutes or until toothpick comes out clean."]
["flour", "sugar", "dark molasses", "hot water", "shortening", "egg", "soda", "ginger", "cinnamon", "salt"]