Gingerbread

I'm sharing one of Melanie recipes

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Gingerbread

Ingredients:
1/2 cup vegetable oil
1/2 cup sugar
1 egg
1/2 cup molasses
1 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
3/4 teaspoon salt
3/4 teaspoon baking soda
1/2 teaspoon ground ginger
1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon
1/2 cup boiling water

Directions:
Mix oil and sugar together. Add egg and molasses; beat thoroughly. Mix dry ingredients. Add to creamed mixture alternately with water, beating after each addition.
Bake in greased and lightly floured 8x8x2 inch pan at 350 degrees for 35-40 minutes or until done. Serve warm.

Sauce

In saucepan, mix 1 slightly beaten egg yolk, 1/4 cup butter, 1/4 cup water, 2/3 cup brown sugar, and 1/3 cup light corn syrup.
Cook and stir over low heat until thick. Stir before using.
Makes 1 cup.

From http://frommelanieshometoyours.blogspot.com/