Manna Milling Moms

Laura's Gingerbread (L I W)

Preheat oven to 350*

1 C Brown Sugar

1/2 C Shortening (I use butter)

1 C Molasses

2 t Baking Soda

1 C Boiling Water

3 C Flour (I use fresh milled)

1 t each Ground Ginger, Ground Cinnamon, Ground Nutmeg, Ground Cloves, Allspice

1/2 t Salt

Blend Sugar and Shortening.  Mix in Molasses.

Add Baking Soda to Boiling Water and mix well.

Combine and sift Flour and Spices.

Combine all ingredients and mix well.

Pour into a greased 9x9 baking pan.

Bake approx 45 minutes.

Laura said to serve warm or at room temperature with applesauce or slightly sweetened whipped cream.  I also read in another article that she was quoted to say:  "Chocolate frosting just adds to the goodness."