Gingerbread with Lemon Sauce

Yield: 2 cups

Ingredients

Bread

• 1/2 cup shortening
• 1/2 cup granulated sugar
• 1 egg
• 2 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
• 1 1/2 teaspoons baking soda
• 1 teaspoon cinnamon
• 1 teaspoon ginger
• 1/2 teaspoon cloves
• 1/2 teaspoon salt
• 1 cup molasses
• 1 cup hot water

Lemon Sauce

• 1/2 cup butter
• 1 cup granulated sugar
• 1/4 cup water
• 1 egg, beaten
• Juice and rind of 1 lemon

Instructions

Bread

1. Melt shortening. Let cool.
2. Add sugar and egg. Beat well.
3. Sift flour and other dry ingredients.
4. Combine molasses and water. Add alternately with flour to first mixture.
5. Pour into a greased and floured* 9 inch square pan.
6. Bake at 350 degrees F for 50 to 60 minutes.
7. Cool for 10 minutes.
8. Remove and frost with white frosting and sprinkle with coconut, if desired, or serve with Lemon Sauce.

Lemon Sauce

1. Melt butter in a saucepan; add remaining ingredients, stirring constantly. Cook over medium heat until mixture reaches 160 degrees F.

Notes

* For best results, use our Pan Release!