Spicy Gingerbread

2 ½ cups flour1 ½ teaspoons baking soda½ teaspoon ground cloves1 teaspoon ground cinnamon1 teaspoon ground ginger¾ teaspoon salt½ cup shortening½ cup sugar1 medium egg1 cup molasses1 cup hot water Preheat oven to 350°. Grease, then line with waxed paper the bottom of a 9" x 9" x 2" pan. Sift together the flour, baking… Continue reading Spicy Gingerbread