Gingerbread
["2 1/2 c. flour", "1 tsp. cinnamon", "1/2 tsp. ground cloves", "1 1/2 tsp. baking soda", "1 tsp. ginger", "3/4 tsp. salt", "1/2 c. butter or margarine (1 stick)", "1/2 c. sugar", "1 egg", "1 c. molasses", "1 c. hot water"]
["Sift together the first 6 ingredients.", "In a large electric mixer bowl at medium speed, mix the butter and sugar.", "Add the egg; continue beating.", "Add the molasses.", "Mix both mixtures alternately, adding 1 cup of hot water and beating just until smooth.", "Grease a 9 x 9 x 2-inch pan; line the bottom with wax paper.", "Turn mixture into pan.", "Bake at 350\u00b0 for 50 to 55 minutes."]
["flour", "cinnamon", "ground cloves", "baking soda", "ginger", "salt", "butter", "sugar", "egg", "molasses", "water"]