* Exported from MasterCook * GINGERBREAD (DUFF) Recipe By : Serving Size : 1 Preparation Time :0:00 Categories : Cakes Vegetarian Amount Measure Ingredient -- Preparation Method -------- ------------ -------------------------------- 1/2 c Shortening 1/2 c Sugar 1/2 c Boiling water 3/4 c Molasses 2 1/4 c White flour 1 t Ginger 1 t Cinnamon 1 t Baking powder 1 1/2 ts Baking soda Beat shortening for 30 seconds. Add sugar & beat till well combined & light & fluffy. Dissolve molases in water & set aside. In a large bowl, sift the dry ingredients. Add to the beaten sugar & shortening. Mix in the molasses. Ensure that all is well mixed. Bake in a greased loaf tin for 35 to 40 minutes at 350F. Gail Duff, "A Book of Herbs and Spices" - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - -