Mary Ball Washington (1784) Gingerbread Recipe

Name: Mary Ball Washington (1784) Gingerbread
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 1/2 c. butter; 1/2 c. dark brown sugar; 1/2 c. light molasses; 1/2 c. honey; 1/4 c. sherry; 1/2 c. milk; 3 c. flour; 2 Tbsp. ginger; 1 1/2 tsp. cinnamon; 1 1/2 tsp. mace; 1 1/2 tsp. nutmeg; 1 tsp. cream of tartar; 3 eggs, well beaten; 2 Tbsp. grated orange rind; 1/4 c. orange juice; 1 c. raisins; 1 tsp. baking soda; 3 Tbsp. warm water

Servings: persons

1/2 c. butter
1/2 c. dark brown sugar
1/2 c. light molasses
1/2 c. honey
1/4 c. sherry
1/2 c. milk
3 c. flour
2 Tbsp. ginger
1 1/2 tsp. cinnamon
1 1/2 tsp. mace
1 1/2 tsp. nutmeg
1 tsp. cream of tartar
3 eggs, well beaten
2 Tbsp. grated orange rind
1/4 c. orange juice
1 c. raisins
1 tsp. baking soda
3 Tbsp. warm water

1
Cream the butter. Add brown sugar and beat well. Add molasses, honey, sherry and milk.
2
Beat very well. Sift flour and cream of tartar.
3
Add alternately with beaten eggs to sugar mixture.
4
Add orange rind and juice. Add raisins and baking soda that you dissolved in warm water.
5
Grease a 13 x 9 x 2-inch pan.
6
Line with wax paper.
7
Grease paper.
8
Bake in a 350u00b0 oven for 45 to 60 minutes.

1227

kcal

Calories

Fat

199

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 18 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 1/2 c. butter, 1/2 c. dark brown sugar, 1/2 c. light molasses, 1/2 c. honey, and more.

Yes, Mary Ball Washington (1784) 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.

Mary Ball Washington (1784) Gingerbread

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