Gingerbread Recipe

Gingerbread Recipe

Ingredients:

1/2 c of shortening
1/2 c of sugar (granulated)
1 pc of egg
2-1/2 c of flour
1-1/2 tsps of baking soda (Arm & Hammer)
1 tsp of cinnamon (ground)
1 tsp of ginger
1 c of molasses
1/2 tsp of salt
1/2 tsp of cloves
1 c of water (hot)

For the Sauce:
1/2 c of butter (or margarine)
1 c sugar (granulated)
1/4 c of water
1 pc of beaten egg
1 pc of lemon (juiced and zested)

Instructions:

Grease a 9 inch square baking pan and coat with small amount of flour. Melt the shortening; allow to cool then add egg and sugar, beat thoroughly. Combine flour, soda, cinnamon, ginger, cloves, and salt. Combine water and molasses then alternately add with the dry mixture onto the egg mixture. Incorporate well.

Pour onto the pan and bake, 350 degrees Fahrenheit, 50-60 mins. Allow to cool for ten mins and serve it with the lemon sauce. To make the sauce, melt the butter on a medium saucepan. Once melted, add water, sugar, egg, lemon juice, and zest; stir constantly. Continue to cook above moderate heat till it, 160 deg Fahrenheit.

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