Ingredients

Instructions

  1. In a medium mixing bowl beat sugar and shortening together until fluffy.
  2. Add egg and molasses; beat until combined.
  3. Combine the flour, baking soda ginger, 1/2 teaspoon cinnamon, salt, and cloves.
  4. Add to sugar mixture; beat until smooth.
  5. Stir in the hot water.
  6. Pour 1 to 1/4 cups batter onto grids of a preheated, lightly greased waffle baker.
  7. Close lid quickly;do not open until done.
  8. Bake according to manufacturer's directions.(Do not overbake.).
  9. When done,use a fork to lift waffle off grid.
  10. Repeat with remaining batter.
  11. If desired serve warm with with sweeten whipped cream and additional cinnamon.
  12. Makes eight 4-inch waffles.