Gingerbread

2 1/3 cups all-purpose flour
1/3 cup sugar
1/2 cup shortening
1 cup molasses
3/4 cup hot water
1 tsp. baking soda
1 tsp. ground ginger
1 tsp. ground cinnamon
3/4 tsp. salt
1 egg

1.) Heat oven to 325.  Grease and flour square pan.  9X9X2 inches.  Beat all the ingredients on low speed, scraping bowl constantly, for 30 seconds.  Beat on medium speed, scraping bowl occasionally, 3 minutes.  Pour into pan.
2.) Bake until wooden toothpick inserted into center comes out clean, about 50 minutes.