* Exported from MasterCook * Molasses Gingerbread Recipe By : Pekin (Illinois) Daily times newspaper 07/23/97 Serving Size : 1 Preparation Time :0:00 Categories : Desserts Amount Measure Ingredient -- Preparation Method -------- ------------ -------------------------------- 1/2 cup butter -- softened 1 cup dark brown sugar 1 cup molasses 2 eggs -- beaten slightly 1 1/2 teaspoons baking soda 1 cup hot water 3 cups flour 1/2 teaspoon salt 1 teaspoon cinnamon 1 tablespoon ground ginger 1/2 teaspoon ground cloves 1/2 cup raisins (optional) Cream butter and sugar. Blend in molasses until smooth. Stir in eggs and beat well. Dissolve soda in the hot water and stir into molasses mixture. Sift together dry ingredients and stir gradually into molasses mixture until well blended. Add raisins. Bake in a greased 8x8x2-inch pan 350 degree F oven for 23 to 30 minutes. This recipe came from a free booklet called Old Country Store Recipes booklet. Typed by Ethel Snyder Date: July 27, 1997 - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - This recipe came from a free booklet called Old Country Store recipes; to obtain this booklet send a self-addressed stamped envelope to: Country Store Recipe Booklet P.O. Box 629 Burgin, Ky 40310