Gingerbread
["1/2 c. butter or shortening", "1 egg, beaten", "1 1/2 tsp. soda", "1 tsp. ginger", "1/2 tsp. salt", "1 c. hot water", "1/2 c. granulated sugar", "2 1/2 c. plain flour, sifted", "1 tsp. cinnamon", "1/2 tsp. cloves", "1 c. molasses"]
["Cream shortening and sugar; add beaten egg.", "Measure and sift dry ingredients.", "Combine molasses and hot water.", "Add dry ingredients alternately with liquid, a small amount at a time, and beat after each addition until smooth.", "Bake in well greased and floured 9 x 9 x 2-inch pan at 350\u00b0 for 45 minutes."]
["butter", "egg", "soda", "ginger", "salt", "water", "sugar", "flour", "cinnamon", "cloves", "molasses"]