Old Fashioned Gingerbread

I had only had gingerbread once that I can remember and

it was years ago.  So when I made up my Winter Fun To Do List,

I thought it would be fun to try baking some for myself.

Last week I tried this recipe and it was exactly what

I was hoping for ~ spicy and moist!

I baked it in a 9" pan, but next time I think

I'd prefer it to be in a bread pan.

Gingerbread

1/2 c sugar

1/2 c butter, softened

1 egg

1 c unsulphured molasses

1 T vegetable oil

1/2 c apple sauce

2 1/2 c flour

2 t cinnamon

2 t ground ginger

1/2 t ground cloves

1/2 t salt

1 1/2 t baking soda

1 c hot water

With mixer, cream butter and sugar.  Add egg, molasses

oil and apple sauce and mix well.

In a separate bowl, whisk the flour and spices.

Dissolve baking soda in the hot water.

Add the dry ingredients to the mixer on low, alternating

with the water and mix well.

Bake in 9" prepared baking pan or bread pan

at 350 for 35-55 minutes.

Toothpick test.

Cool before cutting.

Serve with whipped cream. 

♥