- 1/4 cup vegetable shortening
- 1/4 cup butter
- 1 cup hot water
- 1 cup sorghum molasses or other molasses
- 3/4 cup sugar
- 1 1/2 teaspoons ground ginger
- 1 1/2 teaspoons ground cinnamon
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 2 teaspoons baking soda
- 2 3/4 cups all-purpose flour
- 2 large eggs, well beaten
In a saucepan combine the shortening, butter, water, molasses, sugar, ginger, and cinnamon. Bring to a boil, stir, and set aside to cool.
Sift flour, baking soda, and salt together. Add cooled molasses-sugar mixture; stir until well blended. Stir in well-beaten eggs.
Pour into a greased & floured 9-x12-inch baking pan. Bake in a preheated 350 degree oven for about 25 to 35 minutes. If making mini loaves, check after 20 minutes.
Makes 1 pan or 8 to 10 mini loaves.
