GINGERBREAD I

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Gingerbread is an old-fashioned, warm, and spicy treat you can make easily at home with this recipe.

Provided by Kathleen Dickerson

Categories     Desserts     Cakes     Spice Cake Recipes

Yield 12

Number Of Ingredients 10

½ cup shortening
½ cup white sugar
1 egg
½ cup light molasses
1 ½ cups all-purpose flour
¾ teaspoon salt
¾ teaspoon baking soda
½ teaspoon ground ginger
½ teaspoon ground cinnamon
½ cup water

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 350 degrees (175 degrees C). Grease and lightly flour one 8 inch square baking pan.
  • Cream shortening and sugar until light. Add the egg and molasses and beat thoroughly.
  • Sift together the flour, salt, baking soda, ground ginger, and ground cinnamon.
  • Bring water to a boil and add alternately with flour mixture to the creamed mixture, beating well after each addition. Pour batter into prepared pan.
  • Bake at 350 degrees F (175 degrees C) for 35 to 40 minutes. Serve warm and enjoy.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 210.7 calories, Carbohydrate 30.6 g, Cholesterol 15.5 mg, Fat 9.1 g, Fiber 0.5 g, Protein 2.1 g, SaturatedFat 2.3 g, Sodium 235.5 mg, Sugar 16 g

Melisa Simelinkosi
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This gingerbread recipe is a winner! It's easy to make and the results are delicious. I highly recommend it.


Shahnaz Mumtaz
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I'm not a big fan of gingerbread, but this recipe changed my mind. It's so moist and flavorful. I will definitely be making this again.


Matiullah Khan
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This gingerbread is delicious! I made it for my family and they loved it. It's a great recipe for the holidays.


Nayon Islam
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I've tried many gingerbread recipes over the years and this one is by far the best. It's the perfect balance of spices and the glaze is to die for.


Ash Sterling
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I love this gingerbread recipe! It's so easy to make and the results are always amazing. I highly recommend it.


Game streamer
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This recipe is a bit time-consuming, but it's worth it. The gingerbread is delicious and perfect for a holiday party.


Angel Chapwanya
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I followed the recipe exactly and my gingerbread turned out dry and crumbly. I'm not sure what went wrong.


Sara Loyola
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This gingerbread is the best I've ever had! It's so moist and flavorful. I will definitely be making this again.


Muhammad Aqib Lound
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I've made this gingerbread recipe several times and it always turns out perfect. It's a great recipe for beginners because it's so easy to follow.


Keitumetse Josiah
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This gingerbread recipe is a keeper! It's so easy to make and the results are delicious. The gingerbread is moist and flavorful, and the glaze is the perfect finishing touch.