Gingerbread

11 ingredients
7 steps

Ingredients

  • 2 1/2 cups all purpose flour
  • 1 teaspoon ground allspice
  • 1/4 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
  • 1/4 teaspoon powdered ginger
  • 1 cup light brown sugar
  • 1 cup unsulphered molasses
  • 2 eggs, lightly beaten
  • 1 cup canola or peanut oil
  • 2 teaspoons baking soda
  • 1 cup boiling water
  • 1/4 cup peeled fresh ginger, minced

Directions

  1. 1
    Sift together first 4 ingredients and set aside.
  2. 2
    Mix sugar, molasses, eggs and oil.
  3. 3
    Slowly add dry ingredients.
  4. 4
    Add baking soda to boiling water, then add to gingerbread mixture.
  5. 5
    Add fresh ginger and pour into a buttered and floured 9-inch square baking pan.
  6. 6
    Bake in a preheated 350 degree F. for 50 minutes or until toothpick comes out clean.
  7. 7
    Serve with a rum creme anglaise, fresh whipped cream, and/or julienned candied ginger, if desired.

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