Ye Olde Gingerbread

What a delicious gngerbread, such a Holiday treat - Recipe found in Saltsacapes magazine!!

• Ready In: 45 mins
• Serves: 12

Ingredients

• 1  egg 1/2 cup white sugar 1/2 cup shortening
• 1  cup molasses
• 1  teaspoon salt
• 1⁄4 teaspoon salt
• 1  teaspoon baking soda
• 1  teaspoon ginger
• 1  cup hot water
• 2 1⁄2 cups flour, ixcing sugar for sprinkling
•  whipped cream

• LEMON SAUCE

• 1⁄2 cup butter, softened
• 1⁄2 cup granulated sugar
• 1⁄2 tablespoon brandy (optional)
• 1  egg
• 1  teaspoon  grated lemon rind
• 1⁄2 cup boiling water
• 1  lemon, juice of
• 1⁄2 teaspoon  grated nutmeg
• 1⁄8 teaspoon ground cloves

Directions

1. In a large bowl, combine egg, sugar, sortening, molasses, salt, baking soda and ginger.
2. When thoroughly blended, add hot water; stir, then add flour. Pour into 9x9-inch baking dish. Bake at 350F for 45 minutes, or unti la toothpick inserted in the center comes our clean.
3. Cool and sprinkle with icing sugar.
4. LEMON SAUCE: Cream butter and sugar together; blend in brandy if using. Beat in egg and lemon rind.
5. Transfer mixrture to top of double boiler. Gradually add boiling water to mixture, stirring constantly.
6. Heat 7-8 minutes. Stir in lemon juice and spices. Serve hot, makes 2 cups.