1/2 c. shortening
1/2 c. sugar
1 egg
1/2 c. light molasses
1 1/2 c. sifted all-purpose flour
3/4 tsp. salt
3/4 tsp. baking soda
1/2 tsp. ginger
1/2 tsp. cinnamon
1/2 c. boiling water

Cream shortening and sugar until light. Add egg and molasses; beat well. Sift together all dry ingredients. Add to creamed mixture alternately with water, beating after each addition. Bake in 350 degree oven in greased and floured 8 x 8 x 2 inch pan for 35-40 minutes or until done. Serve warm with Lemon Sauce.

LEMON SAUCE:

2 tbsp. cornstarch
1/2 c. sugar
Dash salt
1 c. hot water
2 tbsp. lemon juice
2 tbsp. butter

In medium saucepan, combine cornstarch with sugar and salt. Blend in water. Cook over medium heat until thickened, then add lemon juice and butter. Serve hot over ginger bread.