Gingerbread
["2 1/2 c. sifted all-purpose flour", "1 tsp. baking soda", "1 1/2 tsp. ginger", "1 tsp. cinnamon", "1/2 tsp. nutmeg", "1/4 tsp. salt", "1 c. butter or margarine", "1 c. sugar", "3 eggs", "1 c. light molasses", "3/4 c. hot water", "whipped cream"]
["Preheat oven to 375\u00b0.", "Grease and flour 13 x 9 x 2-inch pan. Sift flour with baking soda, spices and salt.", "Set aside.", "In large bowl of electric mixer at high speed, beat butter, sugar and eggs until smooth.", "About 5 minutes on low speed, beat in molasses and water.", "Add flour mixture, beating just until smooth. Bake 35 to 40 minutes.", "Serve with whipped cream.", "Makes 12 servings."]
["flour", "baking soda", "ginger", "cinnamon", "nutmeg", "salt", "butter", "sugar", "eggs", "light molasses", "hot water", "whipped cream"]