Gingerbread

2 c flour
1/2 c sugar
2 tsp ground ginger
1 tsp ground cinnamon
1/2 tsp baking soda
1/2 tsp salt
1 c molasses (light or mild)
1/2 c butter, quartered
3/4 c boiling water
1 large egg

Preheat oven to 350 degrees; grease and flour a 9" square pan.

Combine flour, sugar, ginger, cinnamon, baking soda, and salt.

Combine molasses and butter; add boiling water and stir until butter melts. Add to flour mixture and whisk until blended.

Pour into prepared pan and bake 45-50 minutes or until a tester comes out clean.

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