Gingerbread I

Description
Makes 9 servings

Ingredients

 * 2½ cups rice flour
 * 1 teaspoon ginger
 * ½ teaspoon ground cinnamon
 * ½ teaspoon nutmeg
 * ½ teaspoon salt
 * ½ teaspoon baking soda
 * ½ teaspoon xanthan gum
 * ¾ cup molasses
 * ½ cup unsweetened applesauce
 * ¼ cup honey
 * ¼ cup water
 * 1 egg

Directions

 * 1) Sift rice flour, ginger, cinnamon, nutmeg, salt, baking soda and xanthan gum into large bowl.
 * 2) Combine molasses, applesauce, honey, water and oil in small saucepan; bring to a boil.
 * 3) Stir boiling molasses mixture into flour mixture, mixing well, let stand 5 minutes.
 * 4) Stir in egg.
 * 5) Pour into lightly greased 9-inch square baking pan.
 * 6) Smooth top with spatula or back of wet spoon.
 * 7) Bake at 350°F for 25 minutes or until wooden pick inserted near center comes out clean.
 * 8) Cool 20 minutes; serve warm or completely cooled.