Ginger Bread

Ingredients

 * 4 tablespoons water, cold
 * 2 cups molasses
 * 1 teaspoon ginger and cinnamon, mixed
 * ½ teaspoon salt
 * 1 tablespoon butter
 * 2 teaspoons baking soda
 * 2 teaspoons hot water
 * 1 cup flour
 * 1 egg

Directions

 * 1) Mix cold water, molasses and well beaten egg.
 * 2) Add flour, salt, ginger and cinnamon.
 * 3) Mix well and add the baking soda, dissolved in the hot water.
 * 4) Then add the melted butter.
 * 5) Beat thoroughly.
 * 6) Pour into a buttered pan and bake 30 to 40 minutes in a moderate oven.