Delicious Ginger Bread & Lemon Sponge Pie

Yes, this ginger bread is, in fact, delicious. I know, because I made it today. 

Delicious Ginger bread

2 beaten eggs 

1 cup sugar

½ cup molasses

½ cup shortening

1 teaspoon cinnamon

½ teaspoon ginger
2 cups of flour, sifted

2 level teaspoons baking soda, sifted with the flour

1 cup boiling water

Mix ingredients in the order given. Bake about 20 minutes.

I think baking at 325 for about 30 or so minutes. I tried it at 350 at first and it looked like it was browning too quickly. I reduced the heat to 325 and kept checking on it in 5-10 minute increments. I'm not sure how long it'd ultimately take at 325, but that's where I'd start the oven at next time I make this.

Also on the same recipe page:

Lemon Sponge Pie

1 tablespoon butter, melted

1 cup sugar

4 tablespoons flour

2 egg whites well beaten, until soft peaks form

2 ½ tablespoons of lemon juice

1 cup of the milk

Suggested resource for baking instructions: Lemon Sponge Pie