Holiday Tasting Party Recipes

RECIPE NAME: MOTHER'S SOUTHERN GINGER BREAD

INGREDIENTS:
3/4 cup shortening
3/4 cup molasses
3/4 cup sugar
2 eggs
3 cups flour
2 tsp. cinnamon
1/2 tsp. allspice
1/2 tsp. nutmeg
1 cup boiling water
2 tsp. baking soda
1/2 tsp. baking powder
1 Tbs. vanilla

HOW TO MAKE THIS:
Mix shortening, molasses, sugar, eggs, flour, and spices together. Add baking soda to boiling water and then to the mixture. Beat in baking powder and vanilla. Cook at 350 degrees until done.

MY TIP:
This was my grandmother's recipe. It was traditionally served hot on Christmas morning with butter melted on top.

MY NAME: Teri Burgoon