Gingerbread Recipe

Name: Gingerbread
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 1 ½ cups sifted all-purpose flour; ½ teaspoon salt; ½ teaspoon baking powder; ½ teaspoon baking soda; ¾ teaspoon cinnamon; ¾ teaspoon ginger; ½ teaspoon allspice; ½ cup shortening; ½ cup boiling water; ½ cup firmly packed brown sugar; ½ cup molasses; 1 large egg, slightly beaten

Servings: persons

1 ½ cups sifted all-purpose flour
½ teaspoon salt
½ teaspoon baking powder
½ teaspoon baking soda
¾ teaspoon cinnamon
¾ teaspoon ginger
½ teaspoon allspice
½ cup shortening
½ cup boiling water
½ cup firmly packed brown sugar
½ cup molasses
1 large egg, slightly beaten

1
Preheat oven to 350.
2
Grease bottom of 8 or 9-inch square pan.
3
Sift flour with salt baking powder soda cinnamon ginger and allspice in mixing bowl.
4
Combine shortening and boiling water.
5
Blend in brown sugar, molasses and egg.
6
Add dry ingredients gradually, mix thoroughly.
7
Pour batter into prepared pan and bake at 350 for 30-40 minutes or until gingerbread springs back when lightly touched in center.

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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 12 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 1 ½ cups sifted all-purpose flour, ½ teaspoon salt, ½ teaspoon baking powder, ½ teaspoon baking soda, 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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