Gingerbread Recipe

Name: Gingerbread
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Cuisine: Baking & Desserts
Ingredients: 2 large eggs, at room temperature; 1/2 cup molasses; 1/2 cup brown sugar; 6 tablespoons unsalted butter, softened; 6 tablespoons vegetable shortening; 2 1/2 cups all-purpose flour; 2 teaspoons baking soda; 3/4 teaspoon ground ginger; 1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon; 1/2 teaspoon freshly grated nutmeg; 1/2 teaspoon baking powder; 1/4 teaspoon ground cloves; 1 cup boiling water

Servings: persons

2 large eggs, at room temperature
1/2 cup molasses
1/2 cup brown sugar
6 tablespoons unsalted butter, softened
6 tablespoons vegetable shortening
2 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
2 teaspoons baking soda
3/4 teaspoon ground ginger
1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon
1/2 teaspoon freshly grated nutmeg
1/2 teaspoon baking powder
1/4 teaspoon ground cloves
1 cup boiling water

1
Preheat the oven to 350.
2
Grease and flour two 8-by-3-inch loaf pans.
3
In a large bowl, beat the eggs with an electric mixer until foamy.
4
Beat in the molasses, brown sugar, butter and shortening.
5
Sift in all of the dry ingredients and stir with a wooden spoon until incorporated.
6
Stir in the boiling water until the batter is smooth.
7
Pour the batter into the prepared pans and bake for 35 to 40 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean.
8
Let the loaves cool slightly in the pans, then turn them out onto a rack to cool completely.

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

You need 13 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 2 large eggs, at room temperature, 1/2 cup molasses, 1/2 cup brown sugar, 6 tablespoons unsalted butter, softened, 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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