Basic Gingerbred Recipe

Name: Basic Gingerbred
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: ¼ cup butter, softened; ½ cup packed brown sugar; ¾ cup dark molasses; 13 cold water; 3 ½ cups all-purpose flour or 3 ½ cups half all purpose & half whole wheat; 1 teaspoon baking soda; 2 teaspoons cinnamon; ½ teaspoon allspice; 1 teaspoon ground ginger; ½ teaspoon salt; ¼ teaspoon ground cloves

Servings: persons

¼ cup butter, softened
½ cup packed brown sugar
¾ cup dark molasses
13 cold water
3 ½ cups all-purpose flour or 3 ½ cups half all purpose & half whole wheat
1 teaspoon baking soda
2 teaspoons cinnamon
½ teaspoon allspice
1 teaspoon ground ginger
½ teaspoon salt
¼ teaspoon ground cloves

1
In a large bowl, beat the first 4 ingredients with an electric mixer, or by hand, until smooth.
2
Stir the seven dry ingredients together in a large bowl.
3
Add flour mixture to molasses mixture, stirring by hand just until you have a soft dough.
4
Wrap in plastic wrap then refrigerate for 2 hours, or up to a few days.
5
When you're ready to bake, set oven to 350F (180C).
6
On lightly floured sirface, or between two sheets of waxed or parchment paper, roll dough to about a... - 1/4 of an inch.
7
Cut with a knife or cookie cutters.
8
Put on non-stick sprayed cookie sheet about an inch apart, or on parchment paper lined cookie sheet.
9
Bake 10-15 minutes, until set.
10
Put on wire rack to cool completely.

596

kcal

Calories

Fat

109

Carbs

Protein

Fat Carbs Protein

* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

No additional tips available.

No specific allergen information. Please check the ingredient list for possible allergens.

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This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.

You need 11 ingredients. The key ingredients include: ¼ cup butter, softened, ½ cup packed brown sugar, ¾ cup dark molasses, 13 cold water, and more.

Yes, Basic Gingerbred falls under the General category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3–4 days. Reheat gently before serving.

Basic Gingerbred

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