Nova Scotia Gingerbread Recipe

Name: Nova Scotia Gingerbread
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 1/4 cup vegetable shortening; 1/4 cup brown sugar lightly packed; ⅓ cup molasses; 1 each eggs; 1 1/2 cups flour, all-purpose; 1 teaspoon salt; 1 teaspoon baking soda; 1 teaspoon cinnamon; 1 teaspoon ginger ground; 1/4 teaspoon cloves; 3/4 cup water boiling

Servings: persons

1/4 cup vegetable shortening
1/4 cup brown sugar lightly packed
⅓ cup molasses
1 each eggs
1 1/2 cups flour, all-purpose
1 teaspoon salt
1 teaspoon baking soda
1 teaspoon cinnamon
1 teaspoon ginger ground
1/4 teaspoon cloves
3/4 cup water boiling

1
Cream shortening and sugar together until light and fluffy.
2
Beat in molasses and egg.
3
Combine flour, salt baking soda, spices.
4
Stir dry ingredients gently into creamed mixture alternately with boiling water until just mixed, beginning and ending with dry ingredients.
5
Spoon batter into a lightly greased 8x4 or 9x5 inch loaf pan.
6
Bake in 350F (180C) F oven 40 to 45 minutes until tester inserted in center comes out clean.
7
Cool in pan 10 min, remove and cool completely.
8
Wrap tightly to store.

654

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* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

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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 11 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 1/4 cup vegetable shortening, 1/4 cup brown sugar lightly packed, ⅓ cup molasses, 1 each eggs, and more.

Yes, Nova Scotia 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.

Nova Scotia Gingerbread

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