Gingerbread

12 ingredients
8 steps

Ingredients

  • 1 1/3 c. flour
  • 1 tsp. baking powder
  • 2 tsp. cinnamon
  • 1/2 tsp. cloves
  • 1/2 tsp. salt
  • 1/2 tsp. ginger
  • 4 Tbsp. butter or margarine
  • 1/4 c. light brown sugar
  • 1 egg
  • 1/2 c. boiling water
  • 1/2 c. dark molasses
  • 1/2 tsp. baking soda

Directions

  1. 1
    Sift flour with baking powder, spices and salt; set aside. Cream butter with sugar until light and fluffy.
  2. 2
    Add egg and beat thoroughly.
  3. 3
    Combine boiling water and molasses.
  4. 4
    Stir in soda until dissolved and add to batter.
  5. 5
    Gradually add flour mixture, stirring well between each addition.
  6. 6
    Pour into a well-greased 8-inch square pan or 8-inch loaf pan.
  7. 7
    Bake at 350° for 20 to 30 minutes.
  8. 8
    Cool in pan until gingerbread shrinks away from sides and then invert onto rack and cool completely.

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