Gingerbread
["1 1/2 c. all-purpose flour", "1/2 tsp. salt", "3/4 tsp. baking powder", "1 tsp. ground ginger", "1 tsp. cinnamon", "1/2 c. shortening or butter", "1/3 c. brown sugar, firmly packed", "3/4 c. light molasses", "2 eggs, beaten", "1/2 c. boiling water", "1/2 tsp. soda"]
["Sift flour; measure and resift 3 times with next 4 ingredients.", "Cream shortening and sugar together until light and fluffy.", "Add molasses; beat well.", "Add eggs and beat until fluffy.", "Add flour mixture; beat until smooth.", "Pour into 8-inch square pan or 7 x 11 1/2-inch oblong pan.", "Bake at 350\u00b0 for 35 minutes.", "Serve with whipped cream.", "Excellent."]
["flour", "salt", "baking powder", "ground ginger", "cinnamon", "shortening", "brown sugar", "light molasses", "eggs", "boiling water", "soda"]