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August 8, 2011
Old-Fashioned Gingerbread
Traditional Cakes & Pies
Prep time:
10 minutesCooking time:
45 minutes“Gingerbread is an economical lunch box treat or after-school snack. Just double the recipe, cut the cake into squares and wrap each square in plastic wrap for handy individual servings.”
Ingredients
Serves 12
- 2 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 1/2 teaspoons baking soda
- 1 teaspoon cinnamon
- 1 teaspoon ground ginger
- 1/2 teaspoon ground cloves
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 cup shortening
- 1/2 cup sugar
- 1 egg, lightly beaten
- 1 cup molasses
- 1 cup hot water
Directions
1
Preheat oven to 350°F. Line bottom of a 9 x 9-inch baking pan with waxed paper. Sift together flour, baking soda, cinnamon, ginger, cloves and salt in a medium bowl.
2
Beat shortening and sugar in a large bowl with an electric mixer set at medium speed until light and fluffy, about 1 minute. Beat in egg.
3
Mix molasses and hot water in a small bowl. Add flour mixture and molasses alternately to creamed mixture, beating well after each addition, about 30 seconds.
4
Pour batter into prepared pan. Bake until a toothpick inserted in center comes out clean, about 45 minutes.
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Grandma's Secret Tip
Grandma's Secret Tip
For a fast and easy way to make sure all the molasses comes out of the measuring cup, spray the cup with cooking spray before measuring the molasses.
Great Pairings
Holiday Sweet Potato Bake
Sweet potatoes are at their lowest price in the winter, but this dish is great anytime of year. To save money in the spring and summer, use canned or frozen sweet potatoes.
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