½

cup

shortening

½

cup

sugar

1

egg

1

cup

molasses

3

cups

all-purpose flour

1 ½

tsp

baking soda

½

tsp

salt

1

tsp

ground cinnamon

1

tsp

ground ginger

½

tsp

ground cloves

1

cup

hot water

1

Cream together shortening and sugar. Beat in the egg, then the molasses. Sift together the dry ingredients; stir into molasses mixture. Gradually add the hot water, beating until smooth.

2

Grease muffin pans and fill 2/3 full with batter. Bake at 175°C for 20-25 minutes or until done.