Mendenhall Sourdough Gingerbread
Last summer I enjoyed an Alaskan cruise, and we had a fabulous time at the Mendenhall Glacier. :) Alaska is also well-known for its sourdough... and brought together here is a delicious combination of sourdough and gingerbread. Enjoy!
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INGREDIENTS
Nutrition- 1cup sourdough starter
- 1⁄2cup hot water
- 1⁄2cup molasses
- 1⁄2teaspoon salt
- 1teaspoon baking soda
- 1⁄2
- 1large egg
- 1 1⁄2cups unbleached flour
- 1teaspoon ginger
- 1teaspoon cinnamon
- 1⁄2
DIRECTIONS
- Preheat oven to 375 degrees F.
- Cream together the brown sugar and shortening.
- Then add molasses and egg, beating continuously; set aside
- In a separate bowl, sift dry ingredients together and blend into hot water.
- Then beat this mixture into creamed mixture.
- As the last step, add the sourdough starter slowly, mixing carefully to maintain a bubbly batter.
- Pour into lightly buttered and floured 8"x8" baking pan and bake at 375 degrees F for about 30 minutes or until done.
- Best served with ice cream or whipped cream while still hot.