Colonial Gingerbread

This is a great recipe that was clipped from a magazine many years ago.

• Ready In: 1 hr 15 mins
• Serves: 12

Ingredients

• 2  cups flour
• 1  cup molasses
• 3⁄4 cup buttermilk
• 1⁄2 cup sugar
• 1⁄2 cup butter, softened
• 1  teaspoon baking soda
• 1  teaspoon ground ginger
• 1  teaspoon ground cinnamon
• 1⁄2 teaspoon salt
• 1  egg

Directions

1. Preheat the over to 325 degrees Fahrenheit.
2. Butter and flour a 9x9x2 inch pan.
3. Measure all ingredients into a large bowl. With mixer at low speed, beat until blended, constantly scraping the bowl with a rubber spatula.
4. Increase the speed to medium and continue beating for 3 minutes, occasionally scraping bowl.
5. Pour into pan. Bake for 1 hour or until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean.
6. Cool in pan on a wire rack.
7. Note: 1 T. vinegar plus milk may be substituted for the buttermilk.