Ma-Ma'S Gingerbread
["2 1/2 c. sifted plain flour", "1 1/2 tsp. soda", "1 tsp. ground ginger", "1 tsp. ground cinnamon", "1/2 tsp. salt", "1/2 c. shortening", "1 c. molasses", "1 egg", "1 c. hot water", "1/2 c. sugar"]
["Sift flour, soda, ginger, cinnamon and salt onto waxed paper. Cream shortening with sugar until fluffy in a large bowl.", "Beat in molasses and egg.", "Stir in flour mixture, half at a time, just until blended.", "Beat in hot water until smooth.", "Pour into a well-greased pan.", "Bake at 350\u00b0 for 30 minutes or until center springs back when lightly touched.", "Leave in pan on rack to cool 10 minutes.", "Serve warm or cold."]
["flour", "soda", "ground ginger", "ground cinnamon", "salt", "shortening", "molasses", "egg", "water", "sugar"]