Gingerbread

Ingredients
- 12 c shortening
- 1 well beaten egg
- 2 12 c flour
- 12 tsp cloves
- 1 tsp ginger
- 1 c hot water
- 12 c sugar
- 1 c molasses
- 1 12 tsp baking soda
- 1 tsp cinnamon
- 12 tsp salt
Directions
- Cream shortening and add sugar egg and molasses
- Add dry ingredients and hot water alternately
- Bake at 350 for 45 to 50 minutes