Old Fashioned Gingerbread #1 Recipe

Name: Old Fashioned Gingerbread #1
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 2 cups sifted cake flour; 2 teaspoons baking powder; ¼ teaspoon baking soda; 2 teaspoons ginger powder; 1 teaspoon cinnamon; ½ teaspoon salt; ⅓ cup shortening; ½ cup sugar; 1 large egg, well beaten; ⅔ cup molasses; ¾ cup sour milk or ¾ cup buttermilk

Servings: persons

2 cups sifted cake flour
2 teaspoons baking powder
¼ teaspoon baking soda
2 teaspoons ginger powder
1 teaspoon cinnamon
½ teaspoon salt
⅓ cup shortening
½ cup sugar
1 large egg, well beaten
⅔ cup molasses
¾ cup sour milk or ¾ cup buttermilk

1
Sift flour once, measure, add baking powder and soda, spices and salt and sift together three times.
2
Cream shortening thoroughly, add sugar gradually, and cream together until light and fluffy.
3
Add egg and molasses; then flour, alternately with milk.
4
Beat after each addition until smooth.
5
Pour into greased pan or a ring mold.
6
Bake in moderate oven (350*) for 1 1/4 hours.
7
Serve with whipped cream.
8
As a variation use gingerbread as the base for fruit shortcakes.

664

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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: 2 cups sifted cake flour, 2 teaspoons baking powder, ¼ teaspoon baking soda, 2 teaspoons ginger powder, and more.

Yes, Old Fashioned Gingerbread #1 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.

Old Fashioned Gingerbread #1

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