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Old-Fashioned Gingerbread

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By Diana Rattray, About.com

An old-fashioned gingerbread recipe. Scroll down to see more gingerbread recipes and sauce recipes.

Cook Time: 45 minutes

Ingredients:

  • 2 cups all-purpose flour, sifted before measuring
  • 1/3 cup sugar
  • 1 teaspoon salt
  • 1/2 teaspoon baking powder
  • 1 teaspoon baking soda
  • 1 teaspoon cinnamon
  • 1 1/2 teaspoons ground ginger
  • 1/2 teaspoon ground cloves
  • 1/2 cup melted butter
  • 1 cup molasses
  • 1 egg
  • 1/2 cup buttermilk or sour milk (1 teaspoon vinegar and enough milk to make 1/2 cup)
  • 1/4 cup hot water

Preparation:

Preheat oven to 350°. Sift together the flour, sugar, salt, baking powder, baking soda, and spices. Stir in melted butter, molasses, egg, and buttermilk or sour milk. Beat in hot water. Pour batter into a generously greased and floured 8-inch square pan. Bake for 45 to 50 minutes, until cake springs back when lightly touched with finger.
Serve gingerbread with whipped cream or lemon sauce.

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Comforting and deliciousDecember 24, 2007By carmenmilano
"Wonderful results. This bread is truly ginger and molasses without extra sugar. I cook at a B & B where I have served it as dessert for dinner as well as a breakfast offering. Everyone has loved it in both cases. Thanks so very much!"

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