Spongy Gingerbread
["1/2 c. molasses", "1/4 c. sugar", "1/4 c. shortening (I use oil)", "1 egg", "1 1/4 c. flour", "1 tsp. soda", "1/2 tsp. salt", "1/4 tsp. each cinnamon, nutmeg and ginger"]
["Mix all together and add last 1/2 cup boiling water.", "Bake in 11 x 7-inch pan for 35 to 45 minutes at 350\u00b0."]
["molasses", "sugar", "shortening", "egg", "flour", "soda", "salt", "cinnamon"]