Ingredients
Units
- 1/2 cup granulated sugar
- 1 cup molasses
- 1/2 cup shortening
- 1/2 teaspoon cinnamon
- 1/2 teaspoon cloves
- 1/2 ginger
- 1 teaspoon baking soda, dissolved in 1 cup boiling water
- 2 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
- 2 well-beaten eggs
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350 F.
- Lightly grease a loaf pan with butter, shortening, or non-stick baking spray. Set aside.
- Sift together the flour, cinnamon, cloves, and ginger. Set aside.
- In a large mixing bowl, cream together the shortening and granulated sugar until light and fluffy.
- Add the well-beaten eggs and incorporate into the mixture.
- Add the molasses and incorporate into the mixture. Set aside the batter.
- Combine the baking soda with the boiling water and stir well to dissolve.
- Beat 1/3 of the sifted flour mixture into the batter until just combined.
- Next, beat in 1/2 cup of the boiling water and baking soda mixture.
- Repeat with another 1/3 of the sifted flour, followed by the remaining boiling water, and finally, the last of the sifted flour.
- Transfer the batter to the loaf pan. Tap the pan firmly on your countertop to release any air bubbles.
- Bake for 45-55 minutes or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean.
- Cool for 30 minutes before turning out onto a cooling rack.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 45-55 minutes
- Category: Holiday
- Method: Baked
- Cuisine: American