Best 5 Grandma Browns Gingerbread Recipes

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Embark on a delectable journey with Grandma Brown's Gingerbread, an extraordinary treat that evokes childhood memories and warms hearts with each bite. Experience a symphony of flavors as the delicate sweetness of molasses, the warmth of cinnamon, and the zest of ginger dance upon your palate. This legendary recipe, passed down through generations, promises an unforgettable culinary experience that will transport you to a realm of comfort and nostalgia.

Check out the recipes below so you can choose the best recipe for yourself!

GRANDMA'S GINGERBREAD PANCAKES



Grandma's Gingerbread Pancakes image

My dear Grammie was making gingerbread one morning and my brother and I arrived, starving! She altered the recipe slightly, put it on the grill and the result is this delicious recipe. The smell of it cooking always takes me back to that morning--mmmm!

Provided by CKINCAID1

Categories     100+ Breakfast and Brunch Recipes     Pancake Recipes

Time 25m

Yield 10

Number Of Ingredients 10

1 ½ cups all-purpose flour
1 teaspoon baking powder
¼ teaspoon baking soda
¼ teaspoon salt
½ teaspoon ground dried ginger
1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
1 egg
½ teaspoon vanilla extract
¼ cup molasses
1 ½ cups water

Steps:

  • Whisk the flour, baking powder, baking soda, salt, ginger, and cinnamon in a bowl; set aside. Beat the egg in a separate mixing bowl with the vanilla and molasses until smooth. Whisk in the water until completely incorporated. Stir the flour mixture into the molasses mixture until just combined -- a few lumps are okay.
  • Heat a lightly oiled griddle over medium-high heat. Drop batter by large spoonfuls onto the griddle, and cook until bubbles form and the edges are dry. Flip, and cook until browned on the other side. Repeat with remaining batter.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 100.9 calories, Carbohydrate 20.9 g, Cholesterol 18.6 mg, Fat 0.7 g, Fiber 0.6 g, Protein 2.6 g, SaturatedFat 0.2 g, Sodium 149.9 mg, Sugar 4.7 g

GRANDMA BROWN'S GINGERBREAD



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Grandma Brown was my great-grandmother on my father's side. I never got to meet her, but I remember my grandma making her gingerbread. Last Christmas, I made a bunch of it up and gave it to my family. Now, I give it to you. Enjoy! Due to feedback, I am adding another comment here...old-fashioned gingerbread is a dense cake. If that is not what you expect from gingerbread, then this recipe is probably not for you.

Provided by Felix4067

Categories     Breads

Time 30m

Yield 18 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 10

1 cup sugar
1/2 cup shortening
1/2 cup molasses
1 cup boiling water
2 teaspoons baking soda
1 teaspoon baking powder
2 cups flour
2 large eggs
1 1/2 teaspoons ginger
3 teaspoons cinnamon

Steps:

  • Grease well either a 9 x 13 baking pan or two 9-inch round pans.
  • Cut a piece of parchment or waxed paper to fit bottom of pan.
  • Cream sugar and shortening together.
  • Mix dry ingredients together.
  • Add the molasses and boiling water to the sugar and shortening mixture, then slowly add dry ingredients to this mixture; mixing well between each addition.
  • Beat eggs well.
  • Add into mixture last.
  • Pour into prepared pan (s).
  • Bake at 350° or until toothpick inserted in center comes out clean (it should take 20 minutes, but can take as long as 35 minutes).
  • Best when served warm with fresh whipped cream, but delicious any time.

GRANDMA'S SPICED GINGERBREAD ROLL



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Grandma's recipe. We made this around the holiday!

Provided by Kim

Categories     Desserts     Cakes     Cake Roll Recipes

Time 1h10m

Yield 8

Number Of Ingredients 18

cooking spray
3 large eggs, separated
¼ cup white sugar
½ cup dark molasses
1 tablespoon salted butter, melted
1 cup all-purpose flour
¾ teaspoon baking powder
¾ teaspoon baking soda
½ teaspoon ground cinnamon
½ teaspoon ground cloves
½ teaspoon ground ginger
⅛ teaspoon salt
1 tablespoon powdered sugar, or more as needed
1 ½ cups heavy whipping cream
½ cup sifted powdered sugar
1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
¼ teaspoon ground cloves

Steps:

  • Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). Spray a baking sheet with cooking spray, set a piece of waxed paper on top, and spray wax paper.
  • Beat egg whites in a glass, metal, or ceramic bowl with an electric mixer until foamy. Gradually add sugar, continuing to beat until stiff peaks form.
  • Beat egg yolks at high speed in a second bowl until thick and creamy, about 5 minutes. Stir in molasses and melted butter. Fold in egg whites.
  • Combine flour, baking powder, baking soda, cinnamon, cloves, ginger, and salt in a bowl. Sift onto the batter and carefully fold in. Spread batter onto the prepared baking sheet.
  • Bake in the preheated oven until a toothpick inserted into the center of the sheet comes out clean, 8 to 10 minutes.
  • Dust a kitchen towel with powdered sugar. Invert cake onto the towel. Pull off waxed paper and carefully roll up cake up using the towel. Allow to cool seam side down, about 30 minutes.
  • Meanwhile, make the spiced cream. Combine heavy cream, powdered sugar, cinnamon, vanilla extract, and cloves in a bowl. Beat with an electric mixer until cream has the consistency of frosting.
  • Carefully unroll the cake and spread 1/2 of the spiced cream on top. Roll cake roll back up, without the towel, and spread remaining cream around the top and sides of the cake roll.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 372 calories, Carbohydrate 44.3 g, Cholesterol 134.7 mg, Fat 20 g, Fiber 0.7 g, Protein 4.9 g, SaturatedFat 11.8 g, Sodium 262.1 mg, Sugar 26.5 g

GRANDMOTHER'S GINGERBREAD



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This recipe was handed down from my husband's Great-Great-Grandmother - his Grana has it written out in her grandmother's own handwriting! In this family, it's made & served like a piece of cake. I made it 24 small pieces because the flavor is pretty strong. I can only have a small piece at a time. Of course, my husband can eat more than that!

Provided by onemotherslove

Categories     Dessert

Time 35m

Yield 24 small pieces

Number Of Ingredients 10

1/2 cup shortening
1/2 cup sugar
3/4 cup molasses
1 egg
2 cups flour
1 teaspoon baking soda
1 teaspoon ginger
1 tablespoon cinnamon
1/2 teaspoon salt
1 cup sour milk or 1 cup buttermilk

Steps:

  • Cream shortening & sugar together.
  • Mix in the other ingredients.
  • Pour into a well greased 9x13 pan.
  • Bake at 350 for 30-35 minutes, or until it starts to pull away from the edges and a toothpick comes out clean.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 132.4, Fat 4.9, SaturatedFat 1.3, Cholesterol 9.8, Sodium 112.1, Carbohydrate 20.7, Fiber 0.4, Sugar 10.6, Protein 1.7

OLD FASHION GINGERBREAD



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My dad would always tell me his mother made gingerbread with hot water and that it was dense and rich with molasses. Over the years I looked for such a recipe, to no avail. Then one day I was given a book compiled by an elderly woman who recalled recipes from her childhood in Virginia, and there it was! I made one slight change, substituting shortening for lard. For gingerbread lovers, this classic version is wonderful, whether you eat it hot and dripping with butter or at room temperature.

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Desserts

Time 1h

Yield 9 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 12

1/2 cup butter, cubed
1/4 cup shortening, cubed
1 cup boiling water
2 large eggs, room temperature
1-1/2 cups molasses
2 cups all-purpose flour
1 tablespoon ground ginger
2 teaspoons baking powder
1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon baking soda
Confectioners' sugar, optional

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 350°. Grease a 9-in. square baking pan; set aside. In a large bowl, mix butter, shortening and boiling water until smooth; cool slightly. Beat in eggs and molasses until well blended. In another bowl, whisk flour, ginger, baking powder, cinnamon, salt and baking soda; gradually beat into molasses mixture. Transfer to prepared pan., Bake until a toothpick inserted in center comes out clean, 35-40 minutes. Cool completely on wire rack. If desired, sprinkle with confectioners' sugar before serving.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 414 calories, Fat 17g fat (8g saturated fat), Cholesterol 68mg cholesterol, Sodium 390mg sodium, Carbohydrate 62g carbohydrate (40g sugars, Fiber 1g fiber), Protein 4g protein.

Top tips

  • Use fresh, high-quality ingredients. This includes using real butter and buttermilk, rather than substitutes.
  • Don't over-knead the bread. This will make it tough.
  • Let the bread rise in a warm, draft-free place until it has doubled in size. This will ensure that it is light and fluffy.
  • Bake the bread in a preheated loaf pan until a toothpick comes out clean when it is first put in the center. This will ensure that the bread is evenly browned and fully baked.
  • Let the bread cool in the pan for a few minutes, then finish it on a wire to cool completely. This will help the bread to stay moist.

Conclusion

Grandma Brown's Ginger Bread is a delicious and easy-to-make recipe that is sure to be a hit with your family and friends. It is the perfect way to warm up on a cold day, or to enjoy as a sweet treat any time of year. Grandma Brown's recipe is unique because it uses buttermilk, not water. Buttermilk add tanginess to the bread and helps it to rise beautifully. Plus, the combination of hot water and butter in the recipe results in a soft and moist texture. So if you are looking for a delicious and easy-to-make recipe, be sure to try my Grandma's Ginger Bread!

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