Gingerbread Recipe

Name: Gingerbread
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Cuisine: Baking & Desserts
Ingredients: 1 c. all-purpose flour; 1/2 tsp. baking soda; 1/8 tsp. salt; 1/2 tsp. ground ginger; 1/4 tsp. ground cinnamon; 1/8 tsp. ground cloves; 1/8 tsp. ground allspice; 3 Tbsp. vegetable shortening; 2 Tbsp. sugar; 1/4 c. molasses; 1/4 c. boiling water

Servings: persons

1 c. all-purpose flour
1/2 tsp. baking soda
1/8 tsp. salt
1/2 tsp. ground ginger
1/4 tsp. ground cinnamon
1/8 tsp. ground cloves
1/8 tsp. ground allspice
3 Tbsp. vegetable shortening
2 Tbsp. sugar
1/4 c. molasses
1/4 c. boiling water

1
Preheat oven to 350u00b0.
2
Spray an 8 x 4-inch loaf pan with spray.
3
In medium bowl, combine flour, baking soda, salt and spices; set aside.
4
In a large bowl with mixer at medium speed, cream the shortening and sugar until light and fluffy.
5
Beat in molasses and boiling water.
6
Stir in dry ingredients until moistened.
7
Pour batter into pan.
8
Bake 30 to 35 minutes or until toothpick inserted in center comes out clean.
9
Cool in pan on wire rack about 10 minutes.
10
Remove from pan and cool completely on rack.

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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 c. all-purpose flour, 1/2 tsp. baking soda, 1/8 tsp. salt, 1/2 tsp. ground ginger, and more.

Yes, 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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