MOTHER "B'S" GINGERBREAD

MOTHER "B'S" GINGERBREAD

1 1/2 c. flour

1 tsp. cinnamon

scant tsp. soda

1/2 tsp. salt

1/2 c. melted shortening

1 egg

1/2 c. sugar

1 tsp. ginger

2 tsp. baking powder

1/2 c. honey

2/3 c. boiling water

Sift dry ingredients well. In mixing bowl, break egg and beat. Add honey, melted shortening (when homesteading in Arizona she used bacon grease, which results in a unique smoky flavor) and boiling water. Be sure to stir while adding water.

Add dry ingredients and beat well. Bake in a greased pan in a 325 degrees oven for 45 minutes or until a toothpick comes out dry.

This recipe is an old timer. It dates from before 1900. It was devised by my mother-in-law to use what was available.