Grandma Brown'S Gingerbread Recipe

Name: Grandma Brown'S Gingerbread
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 1 cup sugar; 1/2 cup shortening; 1/2 cup molasses; 1 cup boiling water; 2 teaspoons baking soda; 1 teaspoon baking powder; 2 cups flour; 2 large eggs; 1 1/2 teaspoons ginger; 3 teaspoons cinnamon

Servings: persons

1
Grease well either a 9 x 13 baking pan or two 9-inch round pans.
2
Cut a piece of parchment or waxed paper to fit bottom of pan.
3
Cream sugar and shortening together.
4
Mix dry ingredients together.
5
Add the molasses and boiling water to the sugar and shortening mixture, then slowly add dry ingredients to this mixture; mixing well between each addition.
6
Beat eggs well.
7
Add into mixture last.
8
Pour into prepared pan (s).
9
Bake at 350u00b0 or until toothpick inserted in center comes out clean (it should take 20 minutes, but can take as long as 35 minutes).
10
Best when served warm with fresh whipped cream, but delicious any time.

1026

kcal

Calories

Fat

100

Carbs

Protein

Fat Carbs Protein

* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

No additional tips available.

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 10 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 1 cup sugar, 1/2 cup shortening, 1/2 cup molasses, 1 cup boiling water, and more.

Yes, Grandma Brown'S 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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