½ cup sugar
1 egg
½ cup molasses
¾ cup boiling water
1. Sift, then measure the flour. Sift three times with the baking soda, salt and ginger.
2. Cream the shortening until it is light and fluffy. Add the sugar gradually, beating after each addition.
3. Next, add the unbeaten egg, beating briskly.
4. Add the molasses. Then add the dry ingredients, beating until smooth. Stir in boiling water.
5. Turn into greased loaf pan. Bake.
Amount: 8 × 8 inch pan Temperature: 350° F. Time: 30-40 minutes [See page 8]