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Gingerbread Recipe

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By Diana Rattray, About.com

Top this gingerbread with whipped topping or a dessert sauce.

Cook Time: 30 minutes

Ingredients:

  • 1 cup all-purpose flour, sift before measuring
  • 1 teaspoon baking soda
  • 1/4 teaspoon salt
  • 2 teaspoons cinnamon
  • 1 teaspoon ground ginger
  • 1 egg, lightly beaten
  • 5 tablespoons dark brown sugar
  • 1/2 cup dark molasses
  • 1/2 cup buttermilk (or use 1/2 cup regular milk soured with a teaspoon of vinegar or lemon juice)
  • 1/4 cup melted butter or shortening

Preparation:

Sift together the flour, salt, soda, and spices. In a mixing bowl, combine beaten egg, sugar, molasses, buttermilk, and melted butter. Add sifted dry ingredients gradually; stirring to blend. Beat until smooth. Turn batter into a greased and floured 8-inch or 9-inch square pan and bake at 350° for about 30 minutes.

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The Beat Gingerbread Recipe I've TriedJanuary 05, 2008By cindyhoover
"Wow! I thought my mom's recipe was the best, but this is incredible - very tender. I took it to work and shared with my co workers - they loved it! Just doubled it for a 9 x 13 pan. Easy! Have only tried serving it with whipped cream, but I will try the lemon sauce next."

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