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Christmas: Spicy Gingerbread

Source of Recipe

Internet


Recipe Introduction

A classic gingerbread whose origins go back to the Middle Ages. Serve it as a snack with a dusting of powdered sugar or for dessert with a dollop of freshly whipped cream.

Recipe Link: www.my-meals.com

List of Ingredients

2 cups all-purpose flour
2 teaspoons baking soda
1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
1 1/2 teaspoons ground ginger
1/4 teaspoon ground cloves
1 cup light molasses (I use dark)
3/4 cup buttermilk
1/2 cup sugar
1/2 cup butter, softened
1 egg
1 tablespoon powdered sugar




Recipe

Preheat oven to 350°F. Grease a 9-inch square baking pan.

In a small bowl, combine flour, baking soda, cinnamon, ginger and cloves. Beat molasses, buttermilk, sugar, butter and egg in a medium bowl until light and creamy.

Stir in dry ingredients until well blended. Spread batter into prepared pan and bake for 1 hour or until toothpick inserted near center comes out clean. Cool in pan on wire rack. If desired, dust with powdered sugar before serving.

YIELD: 9 Servings