Indulge in the Timeless Charm of Grandma Brown's Gingerbread: A Culinary Journey Through Three Delectable Recipes
Step into the realm of culinary delight with Grandma Brown's gingerbread, a timeless classic that has captivated taste buds for generations. This beloved treat, often associated with the warmth and comfort of the holiday season, transcends time and occasions, offering a symphony of flavors that will tantalize your senses. In this comprehensive guide, we present three irresistible gingerbread recipes that pay homage to Grandma Brown's legacy while adding a touch of modern flair. From the classic gingerbread cake to the innovative gingerbread cupcakes and the delectable gingerbread cookies, each recipe promises an unforgettable taste experience. Whether you're a seasoned baker or a novice in the kitchen, let Grandma Brown's gingerbread be your guide to creating memories that will last a lifetime.
GRANDMOTHER'S GINGERBREAD RECIPE
Grandmother's Old Fashioned Gingerbread Cake recipe brings back lots of memories, especially of Christmas. The cake is easy to prepare and great plain, or topped with whipped topping, apple butter, or applesauce.
Provided by Steve Gordon
Categories Dessert
Time 45m
Number Of Ingredients 8
Steps:
- Place Wesson Oil in a medium sized mixing bowl.
- Add sugar.
- Cream oil and sugar together with mixer
- Add molasses. Mix together.
- Add flour. Mix together.
- Add milk. Mix together.
- Beat egg and add to mixture.
- Add cinnamon.
- Add ginger.
- Mix until well combined.
- Grease and flour a 9-inch square baking pan.
- Pour batter into pan. Spread out evenly.
- Bake at 350F degrees for 35-45 minutes until done.
- Remove from oven when done. Place on wire rack, cool 15 minutes.
- Turn out of pan and continue to cool on wire rack.
- Enjoy
GRANDMA BROWN'S BEANS
Grandma Brown's canned baked beans are available in the northeast USA but not common elsewhere. They are very simple with only 6 ingredients named on the can. This is a process to recreate them faithfully. Note that these beans are not tomato based, they are thick not saucy, and they are only mildly sweet. The final product either from the can or from the recipe is easily modified to your taste by adding bacon, tomato ketchup, brown sugar, spices. But they are great the way they are. They taste like beans!
Provided by ks100
Categories Beans
Time 5h20m
Yield 10 cups, 6 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 8
Steps:
- add 1 teaspoon baking soda to 6 cups water.
- bring water to a boil.
- sort through beans for debris.
- add navy beans to water.
- boil 10 minutes.
- turn off heat.
- cover pot.
- let sit overnight.
- rinse beans well.
- add beans and all other ingredients to oven proof pot with tight fitting lid.
- stir well.
- add water until beans are just covered.
- cover pot with lid.
- bake 5 to 6 hours at 300°F.
- every hour stir and add water to cover if beans are drying out.
- final product should be a thick and not runny.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 161.6, Fat 1.3, SaturatedFat 0.3, Cholesterol 7.4, Sodium 994.3, Carbohydrate 28.7, Fiber 7.9, Sugar 9.2, Protein 9.4
FAVORITE OLD FASHIONED GINGERBREAD
This is everyone's holiday favorite, even the busy cook's, because it is so easy to make.
Provided by Charles
Categories Desserts Cakes Spice Cake Recipes
Time 1h45m
Yield 9
Number Of Ingredients 11
Steps:
- Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). Grease and flour a 9-inch square pan.
- In a large bowl, cream together the sugar and butter. Beat in the egg, and mix in the molasses.
- In a bowl, sift together the flour, baking soda, salt, cinnamon, ginger, and cloves. Blend into the creamed mixture. Stir in the hot water. Pour into the prepared pan.
- Bake 1 hour in the preheated oven, until a knife inserted in the center comes out clean. Allow to cool in pan before serving.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 375.1 calories, Carbohydrate 65.3 g, Cholesterol 47.8 mg, Fat 11.2 g, Fiber 1.1 g, Protein 4.4 g, SaturatedFat 6.7 g, Sodium 434.7 mg, Sugar 31.5 g
GRANDMA BROWN'S GINGERBREAD
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
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.
GINGERBREAD
My grandmother first used this recipe for gingerbread over 100 years ago. I remember that the kitchen smelled like heaven when Grandmother baked her gingerbread. The only thing better was when she took it out of the oven and served it with a generous topping of fresh whipped cream! -Ellouise Halstead, Union Grove, Wisconsin
Provided by Taste of Home
Categories Desserts
Time 35m
Yield 9 servings.
Number Of Ingredients 10
Steps:
- Combine egg, sugar, molasses, butter and water; mix well. In a large bowl, stir together flour, baking soda, ginger and salt; add molasses mixture. Beat until well mixed. Pour into a greased 8-in. square baking pan. Bake at 350° until cake tests done, 20-25 minutes. Cut into squares; serve warm with whipped cream.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 232 calories, Fat 7g fat (4g saturated fat), Cholesterol 41mg cholesterol, Sodium 350mg sodium, Carbohydrate 40g carbohydrate (22g sugars, Fiber 1g fiber), Protein 3g protein.
GRANNY'S GINGERBREAD CAKE WITH CARAMEL SAUCE
The rich molasses and spice flavor of this old-time dessert is complemented with a buttery caramel sauce.-Joy Sparks, Muskegon, Michigan
Provided by Taste of Home
Categories Desserts
Time 1h
Yield 9 servings.
Number Of Ingredients 17
Steps:
- In a large bowl, cream butter and sugar until light and fluffy, 5-7 minutes. Beat in molasses and egg until well blended. In another bowl, whisk together the flour, baking soda, ginger, cinnamon and salt; add to creamed mixture alternately with water., Transfer to a greased 9-in. square baking pan. Bake at 325° for 35-40 minutes or until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean. Place on a wire rack., For caramel sauce, in a small saucepan, combine brown sugar and cornstarch. Stir in water until smooth. Bring to a boil; cook and stir for 2 minutes or until thickened. Remove from the heat; stir in butter and vanilla until smooth. Serve with warm cake. Top with whipped cream if desired.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 497 calories, Fat 17g fat (11g saturated fat), Cholesterol 67mg cholesterol, Sodium 353mg sodium, Carbohydrate 83g carbohydrate (51g sugars, Fiber 1g fiber), Protein 4g protein.
Tips:
- Use fresh and high-quality ingredients: This will ensure the best possible flavor and texture for your gingerbread.
- Cream the butter and sugar together until light and fluffy: This will help to incorporate air into the batter, resulting in a light and airy gingerbread.
- Add eggs one at a time, beating well after each addition: This will help to prevent the batter from curdling.
- Dissolve the molasses in hot water before adding it to the batter: This will help to prevent the molasses from crystallizing.
- Sift the flour, baking soda, and spices together before adding them to the batter: This will help to ensure that the ingredients are evenly distributed and that there are no lumps.
- Bake the gingerbread in a preheated oven: This will help to ensure that the gingerbread bakes evenly.
- Let the gingerbread cool completely before frosting it: This will help to prevent the frosting from melting.
Conclusion:
Grandma Brown's Gingerbread is a classic holiday treat that is sure to please everyone. With its moist, flavorful gingerbread and creamy frosting, this recipe is a surefire hit. Follow these tips to make the best possible gingerbread, and enjoy the delicious results!
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