Grandma'S Gingerbread
["1/2 c. shortening", "1/2 c. sugar", "1 c. molasses", "2 eggs", "2 1/2 c. flour", "1 tsp. salt", "2 tbsp. baking powder", "1/2 tsp. soda", "1 tsp. ginger", "2 tsp. cinnamon", "1/2 tsp. cloves, ground", "1 c. hot water"]
["Cream the shortening and sugar. Blend in molasses.", "Add eggs, one at a time, beating well after each addition.", "Combine flour, salt, baking powder, soda and spices.", "Add to creamed mixture alternately with hot water.", "Spoon batter into a greased 9 x 9 x 2-inch baking pan. Bake at 350\u00b0 for 40 minutes."]
["shortening", "sugar", "molasses", "eggs", "flour", "salt", "baking powder", "soda", "ginger", "cinnamon", "water"]