Irish Gingerbread

Ingredients

• 2 teaspoons butter
• 1 1/2 teaspoons baking soda
• 1 teaspoon ground ginger
• 1/2 cup soft butter
• 1 egg
• 1 cup molasses
• 1 cup hot water
• 2 cups all-purpose flour
• 1 teaspoon cinnamon
• 3/4 teaspoon salt
• 1/2 cup granulated sugar
• 2 egg yolks
• 1/2 cup quick cooking oatmeal

Instructions

1. Measure flour, baking soda, cinnamon, ginger and salt.
2. Combine butter and sugar in a bowl and blend.
3. Add egg and yolks. Beat until fluffy.
4. Stir in molasses.
5. Add dry ingredients, oatmeal and hot water, 1/4 at a time to egg mix.
6. Pour into an 8 inch greased pan.
7. Bake for 50 to 55 minutes at 350 degrees F.