OLD FASHION GINGERBREAD
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
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.
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Arko Bala
[email protected]This is the best gingerbread recipe I've ever tried. It's easy to make and it always turns out perfect.
Qaiser Malik
[email protected]This gingerbread is so delicious, it's hard to resist eating it all in one sitting.
Md Hashem
[email protected]I love the way this gingerbread holds its shape. It's perfect for decorating.
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[email protected]This gingerbread is the perfect balance of spices. It's not too spicy, but it's still flavorful.
Malik Sulman
[email protected]I love that this gingerbread recipe uses molasses. It gives it a wonderful depth of flavor.
aabuhang chamling
[email protected]This gingerbread is so moist and flavorful, it's hard to believe it's gluten-free.
A Safri
[email protected]I've been making this gingerbread recipe for years and it's always a crowd-pleaser.
Simeon Mix
[email protected]This gingerbread is the perfect gift for friends and family during the holidays. It's always a hit!
Alexis Madigan
[email protected]I love the way this gingerbread spices my kitchen. It smells like the holidays!
Trekker Dragon
[email protected]This gingerbread is so easy to make and it always turns out perfect. It's the perfect holiday treat.
SHAHBAZ PRINCE
[email protected]I made this gingerbread for a holiday party and it was a huge hit! Everyone loved it and asked for the recipe.
Ipadkid
[email protected]This is the best gingerbread recipe ever! It's so moist and flavorful, and it has the perfect amount of spice.
Bukurije ensar
[email protected]I've never made gingerbread before, but this recipe made it so easy. It turned out great and everyone loved it!
Asif Magsi Official
[email protected]This gingerbread is delicious! It's the perfect combination of spices and molasses, and it's so moist and flavorful.
Jography Creation
[email protected]I love this recipe! It's so easy to follow and the gingerbread turns out perfect every time.
Sanawer Khan
[email protected]This is the best gingerbread recipe I've ever tried! It's so moist and flavorful, and the molasses gives it a wonderful depth of flavor.
Blaz Cramp
[email protected]I've been making this gingerbread recipe for years and it's always a hit. It's so easy to make and the results are always delicious.
Hide and Seek
[email protected]This gingerbread is the perfect holiday treat! It's moist, flavorful, and has just the right amount of spice. I followed the recipe exactly and it turned out perfectly.