Kenmore Gingerbread

This recipe comes from the Kenmore House which was built in 1752 by Colonel Fielding Lewis for this bride, the only sister of George Washington.

• Ready In: 50 mins
• Serves: 6-8

Ingredients

• 1⁄2 cup butter
• 1⁄2 cup brown sugar
• 1  cup  west india molasses
• 1⁄2 cup  warm milk
• 2  tablespoons ground ginger
• 1 1⁄2 teaspoons cinnamon
• 1 1⁄2 teaspoons mace
• 1 1⁄2 teaspoons nutmeg
• 2 -3  ounces brandy
• 3  eggs
• 3  cups flour
• 1  teaspoon cream of tartar
• 1  large orange, juiced and rind grated
• 1  teaspoon baking soda
• 1  cup raisins (optional)

Directions

1. Preheat oven to 350°F.
2. Cut up in a pan the butter and brown sugar; beat to a cream with a paddle.
3. Add molasses and warm milk, ginger, cinnamon, mace and nutmeg; add brandy.
4. Beat eggs till very light and thick.
5. Flour and cream of tartar should be sifted, then stirred alternately with the beaten eggs into the batter.
6. Mix in the juice and the grated rind of the orange.
7. Dissolve soda in a little warm water, and stir in .
8. Beat until very light.
9. Raisins are a good addition.
10. Bake in a loaf, sheet or patty pans for about 30 minutes.