Gingerbread Dough Recipe

Name: Gingerbread Dough
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Cuisine: Baking & Desserts
Ingredients: 5 cups all-purpose flour; 1 ½ teaspoons baking soda; 1 ½ teaspoons salt; 2 ¼ teaspoons ground ginger; 1 ½ teaspoons cinnamon; ¾ teaspoon ground cloves; ¾ teaspoon cardamom; 1 cup butter; 2 tablespoons butter; 1 cup sugar; ¾ cup molasses; 1 tablespoon orange zest

Servings: persons

5 cups all-purpose flour
1 ½ teaspoons baking soda
1 ½ teaspoons salt
2 ¼ teaspoons ground ginger
1 ½ teaspoons cinnamon
¾ teaspoon ground cloves
¾ teaspoon cardamom
1 cup butter
2 tablespoons butter
1 cup sugar
¾ cup molasses
1 tablespoon orange zest

1
Sift 5 cups sifted flour with baking soda, salt, ground ginger, cinnamon, cloves, and cardamom.
2
Beat 1 cup plus 2 tablespoons of butter in a large bown with mixer until creamy.
3
Beat in 1 cup sugar until light and fluffy.
4
Beat in molasses, and grated orange rind.
5
Stir in flour mixture, 1/3 at a time, blending well to make a stiff dough.
6
Chill several hours or overnight to firm.
7
Bake 8 minutes at 375 degrees F.

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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: 5 cups all-purpose flour, 1 ½ teaspoons baking soda, 1 ½ teaspoons salt, 2 ¼ teaspoons ground ginger, and more.

Yes, Gingerbread Dough 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.

Gingerbread Dough

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