Bran Gingerbread

I know most people just think of gingerbread around the fall/winter holidays, but why not have it anytime of year.

Bran Gingerbread
Mrs. Katherine Dodig

1 1/2 cups flour, sifted
1 teaspoon baking powder
1/2 teaspoon soda
1/2 teaspoon salt
1 teaspoon cinnamon
1 teaspoon ginger
1/2 teaspoon allspice
3/4 cup boiling water
1/2 cup whole bran cereal
1/2 cup shortening
1/2 cup brown sugar, packed
2 eggs
1/2 cup light molasses

Sift together flour, baking powder, soda, salt and spices. Pour boiling water over cereal; let stand to absorb moisture, about 5 minutes. Cream shortening, brown sugar and eggs until smooth. Add molasses and cereal mixture and stir. Blend in dry ingredients. Pour into 9-inch square pan. Bake about 30 minutes at 350 degrees , or until done.