Ye Olde Gingerbread Recipe

Name: Ye Olde Gingerbread
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Cuisine: Baking & Desserts
Ingredients: 1 egg 1/2 cup white sugar 1/2 cup shortening; 1 cup molasses; 1 teaspoon salt; ¼ teaspoon salt; 1 teaspoon baking soda; 1 teaspoon ginger; 1 cup hot water; 2 ½ cups flour, ixcing sugar for sprinkling; whipped cream; ½ cup butter, softened; ½ cup granulated sugar; ½ tablespoon brandy (optional); 1 egg; 1 teaspoon grated lemon rind; ½ cup boiling water; 1 lemon, juice of; ½ teaspoon grated nutmeg; ⅛ teaspoon ground cloves

Servings: persons

1 egg 1/2 cup white sugar 1/2 cup shortening
1 cup molasses
1 teaspoon salt
¼ teaspoon salt
1 teaspoon baking soda
1 teaspoon ginger
1 cup hot water
2 ½ cups flour, ixcing sugar for sprinkling
whipped cream
½ cup butter, softened
½ cup granulated sugar
½ tablespoon brandy (optional)
1 egg
1 teaspoon grated lemon rind
½ cup boiling water
1 lemon, juice of
½ teaspoon grated nutmeg
⅛ teaspoon ground cloves

1
In a large bowl, combine egg, sugar, sortening, molasses, salt, baking soda and ginger.
2
When thoroughly blended, add hot water; stir, then add flour.
3
Pour into 9x9-inch baking dish.
4
Bake at 350F for 45 minutes, or unti la toothpick inserted in the center comes our clean.
5
Cool and sprinkle with icing sugar.
6
LEMON SAUCE: Cream butter and sugar together; blend in brandy if using.
7
Beat in egg and lemon rind.
8
Transfer mixrture to top of double boiler.
9
Gradually add boiling water to mixture, stirring constantly.
10
Heat 7-8 minutes.
11
Stir in lemon juice and spices.
12
Serve hot, makes 2 cups.

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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 egg 1/2 cup white sugar 1/2 cup shortening, 1 cup molasses, 1 teaspoon salt, ¼ teaspoon salt, and more.

Yes, Ye Olde 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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