Gingerbread
["2 1/4 c. flour (plain)", "1 c. molasses", "1 egg", "1/3 c. sugar", "1/4 c. hot water", "1 tsp. soda", "1/2 c. shortening", "1 tsp. ginger", "1 tsp. cinnamon", "3/4 tsp. salt"]
["Heat oven", "to", "325\u00b0.", "Grease and flour a 9 x 9 x 2-inch pan. Measure all ingredients into a bowl, blending 1/2 minute on low speed.", "Continue beating until well blended.", "Pour into pan. Bake 50", "minutes.", "Serve", "warm", "with whipped", "cream", "or applesauce."]
["flour", "molasses", "egg", "sugar", "hot water", "soda", "shortening", "ginger", "cinnamon", "salt"]