Gingerbread

1 1/2 cups flour

3/4 t. cinnamon

3/4 t. ginger

1/2 t. baking powder

1/2 t. baking soda

1/2 cup shortening

1/4 cup brown sugar, packed

1 egg

1/2 cup molasses

1/2 cup water

Grease square or round cake pan. Mix dry ingredients in bowl, set aside. In large mixing bowl beat shortening and brown sugar until fluffy. Add egg and molasses, beat one minute. Add dry mixture and water alternately beating well after each addition. Pour batter into pan. Bake at 350 for 35-40 minutes. Cool 30 minutes before cutting.