Colonial Gingerbread

Submitted by coconutty

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

 

• Ready In: 1hr 15mins
• Ingredients: 10
• 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.

Reviews

[BecR2400]

Outstanding gingerbread! Very moist, fragrant and delicious!! I doubled the ginger (just my preference), and served with a cup of tea. Made for PAC Spring 2008 --lovely recipe, thanks coconutty!