Sugarless Gingerbread
["1 c. melted margarine", "1 egg, well beaten", "1 1/2 tsp.soda", "1 tsp. ginger", "1/2 tsp. salt", "1/4 c. dark molasses", "2 1/2 c. sifted flour", "1 tsp. cinnamon", "1/2 tsp. cloves", "3/4 c. hot water"]
["Combine shortening and molasses; add egg.", "Stir until thoroughly blended.", "Mix and sift dry ingredients and add alternately with hot water.", "Pour into well-greased and floured 9 x 9 x 2-inch pan.", "Bake 45 minutes in 350\u00b0 oven.", "Serves 16."]
["margarine", "egg", "tsp.soda", "ginger", "salt", "dark molasses", "flour", "cinnamon", "cloves", "hot water"]