Soft Gingerbread

This Recipe is From my Great Grandmother. it Was Passed on to me by my Late Grandmother. i Use margarine Instead of lard. You Can Use All butter if You Prefer.

Soft Gingerbread
 * 1/2 c butter
 * 1/2 c lard
 * 1 c sugar
 * 1 c molasses
 * 1/2 c water
 * 1 tb powdered ginger
 * 1 1/2 ts cinnamon
 * 2 1/2 c all-purpose flour
 * 2 1/2 ts baking soda
 * 1 tb salt
 * 2   eggs

Put The butter, lard, sugar, molasses, And water in a Saucepan With TheSpices And Bring to The Boil; Remove From The Heat And Allow to Cool. SiftThe flour, Soda, And salt Into a Large Bowl. Stir The Cooled Liquid QuicklyThrough. Beat The eggs Well  And Stir Them Into The Batter. Pour TheBatter Into a Greased Baking Dish And Bake in an Oven Preheated to 350 ForAbout 35 Minutes or Until The Top is Well Browned And The Sides Pull AwaySlightly.

Enjoy.

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 * World Recipes Y-Group