Gingerbread

Name: Gingerbread
Ingredients: 1/3 c. shortening; 1/2 c. sugar; 1 egg; 2/3 c. molasses; 2 c. sifted flour; 2 tsp. baking powder; 2 tsp. ginger; 1 tsp. cinnamon; 1/2 tsp. salt; 1/2 tsp. baking soda; 1/4 tsp. cloves; 3/4 c. sour milk or buttermilk

12 ingredients

7 steps

Ingredients

1/3 c. shortening
1/2 c. sugar
1 egg
2/3 c. molasses
2 c. sifted flour
2 tsp. baking powder
2 tsp. ginger
1 tsp. cinnamon
1/2 tsp. salt
1/2 tsp. baking soda
1/4 tsp. cloves
3/4 c. sour milk or buttermilk

Directions

1

Stir shortening to soften.
2

Add sugar and cream until light and fluffy.
3

Add egg and molasses.
4

Beat thoroughly.
5

Sift dry ingredients together and add to creamed mixture alternately with sour milk.
6

Beat after each addition until smooth.
7

Bake in a 9 x 9 x 1 3/4-inch greased pan, in a 350° oven for 40 to 45 minutes.