Gingerbread

1/2 c. sugar
1/2 c. softened butter
1 egg
1 c. molasses
1/2 tsp. salt
2 1/2 c. flour
1 1/2 tsp. baking soda
1 tsp. cinnamon
1 tsp. ginger
1/2 tsp. powdered cloves
1 c. very hot water
Cream sugar and butter. Add eggs, molasses and beat well. Add Dry ingredients and then hot water. Pour into a 9 x 13. Bake 350 degrees for 40 minutes.