Old-Fashioned Gingerbread

Ingredients

• 2 1/3 cups Gold Medal™ all-purpose flour
• 1/2 cup shortening
• 1/3 cup sugar
• 1 cup molasses
• 3/4 cup hot water
• 1 teaspoon baking soda
• 1 teaspoon ground ginger
• 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
• 3/4 teaspoon salt
• 1 egg
• Butterscotch Sauce, if desired

Instructions

1. 1

   --- Preparation ---

2. 2

   Heat oven to 325°F. Grease and flour bottom and sides of square pan, 9x9x2 inches.

3. 3

   Beat all ingredients with electric mixer on low speed 30 seconds, scraping bowl constantly. Beat on medium speed 3 minutes, scraping bowl occasionally. Pour into pan.

4. 4

   Bake 50 to 55 minutes or until toothpick inserted in center comes out clean. Serve warm or cool.

5. 5

   --- Tips ---

6. 6

   To ensure recipe success, do not use self-rising flour in this recipe.

7. 7

   Pressed for time? Pick up a box of Betty Crocker® gingerbread cake and cookie mix.