LAURA INGALLS WILDER'S GINGERBREAD RECIPE

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Provided by bakeaholic

Number Of Ingredients 9

1 cup brown sugar
1/2 cup shortening
1 cup molasses
2 tsp. baking soda
1 cup boiling water measured in a 2 cup measuring cup
2 cups all-purpose flour
1 tsp. each ginger, cinnamon, allspice, nutmeg and ground cloves
1/2 tsp. salt
2 eggs, well beaten

Steps:

  • 1. Preheat the oven to 350 degrees. Grease a 9x9 inch baking pan. 2. Blend the sugar and shortening. Mix in the molasses. 3. Add the baking soda to the boiling water and mix well. 4. Combine the flour with the spices and salt, and sift. Combine the flour mixture with the sugar-molasses mixture. Add the baking soda-water mixture. Add the eggs. Mix ingredients well and pour into prepared pan. 5. Bake for 45 minutes or until cake tester inserted in centre of gingerbread comes out clean. 6. Serve with sweetened whipped cream.

Abhijeet Roy
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Just made this recipe and it was a huge success! The gingerbread was light and fluffy, with a perfect balance of spices. I frosted it with a simple glaze and it was perfect. Thanks for sharing this recipe!


Adnanshah Shah g
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This gingerbread is amazing! It's so moist and flavorful, and the molasses gives it a perfect sweetness. I followed the recipe exactly, and it turned out perfect. I'll definitely be making this again.


Gift Ebunoluwa
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Laura Ingalls Wilder's Gingerbread is a delicious and nostalgic treat. The recipe is easy to follow, and the results are always impressive. I love the warm, spicy flavor of the gingerbread, and the molasses gives it a lovely moist texture. I've made