Mother'S Gingerbread
["1/2 c. butter or shortening", "1/2 c. white sugar", "1 egg, well beaten", "2 1/2 c. sifted flour", "1 1/2 tsp. soda", "1 tsp. cinnamon", "1 tsp. ginger", "1/2 tsp. cloves", "1/2 tsp. salt", "1 c. hot water", "1 c. molasses"]
["Cream together butter and sugar.", "Add beaten egg. Measure and sift dry ingredients.", "Combine molasses and water.", "Add dry ingredients to the creamed mixture alternately with the liquid mixture, a small amount at a time.", "Beat after each addition until smooth.", "Pour batter into a 9 x 11 x 2-inch pan that has been lined with waxed paper.", "Bake for 45 minutes at 350\u00b0."]
["butter", "white sugar", "egg", "flour", "soda", "cinnamon", "ginger", "cloves", "salt", "water", "molasses"]