Favorite Old Fashioned Gingerbread Recipe

Name: Favorite Old Fashioned Gingerbread
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 1/2 cup white sugar; 1/2 cup butter; 1 egg; 1 cup molasses; 2 1/2 cups all-purpose flour; 1 1/2 teaspoons baking soda; 1/2 teaspoon salt; 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon; 1 teaspoon ground ginger; 1/2 teaspoon ground cloves; 1 cup hot water

Servings: persons

1/2 cup white sugar
1/2 cup butter
1 egg
1 cup molasses
2 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
1 1/2 teaspoons baking soda
1/2 teaspoon salt
1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
1 teaspoon ground ginger
1/2 teaspoon ground cloves
1 cup hot water

1
Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C).
2
Greased and flour one 9 inch square pan.
3
Cream together the sugar and butter or margarine.
4
Add egg, and beat well.
5
Mix in the molasses.
6
Sift together the flour, baking soda, salt, cinnamon, ginger and clove.
7
Add dry ingredients to the creamed mixture; add the hot water, and mix well.
8
Pour batter into pan and bake for one hour.
9
Allow to cool in pan and serve.

613

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* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

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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: 1/2 cup white sugar, 1/2 cup butter, 1 egg, 1 cup molasses, and more.

Yes, Favorite Old Fashioned Gingerbread falls under the Baking & Desserts category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Store in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 3–5 days. For longer storage, freeze for up to 3 months — no need to refrigerate or reheat.

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