Our Best Gingerbread

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   Sift flour, soda, ginger, cinnamon and salt onto waxed paper. Cream shortening with sugar until fluffy in a large bowl.

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   Beat in molasses and egg.

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   Stir in flour mixture, 1/2 at a time, just until blended.

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   Beat in hot water until smooth.

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   Pour into a well greased baking pan, 13 x 9 x 2-inch.

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   Bake in a 350u00b0 oven for 30 minutes or until center springs back when lightly pressed with fingertips.

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   Leave in pan to cool on a wire rack or let cool 10 minutes; then loosen around edges with a knife and turn out onto rack.

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   Cut into big squares.

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   Serve warm or cold, plain or with a topper of your choice.

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