Laura’s Gingerbread
📜 Collection: Elizabeth Knee Collection | ✍️ Attribution: Laura | 📂 Category: Desserts A delightful and traditional gingerbread recipe featuring warm spices, molasses, and rich brown sugar. This classic baked treat pairs wonderfully with raisins, candied fruit, or nuts.
| Prep Time | Cook Time | Inactive / Chill Time | Yield / Servings |
|---|---|---|---|
| 15 mins | 30 mins | None | 8 servings |
🔪 Key Equipment
- Mixing bowl
- Baking pan
- Measuring cups
- Measuring spoons
Ingredients
Batter Ingredients
| Measurements | Ingredients | Prep / Notes |
|---|---|---|
| 1 c. | brown sugar | packed |
| 1/2 c. | shortening | softened |
| 1 c. | molasses | none |
| 2 t. | bak. soda | baking soda |
| 1 c. | hot water | hot |
| 3 c. | flour | all-purpose |
| 1 t. | ginger | ground |
| 1 t. | cinnamon | ground |
| 1 t. | allspice | ground |
| 1 t. | nutmeg | ground |
| 1 t. | cloves | ground |
| 1/2 t. | salt | none |
| 2 | eggs | well beaten |
Optional Additions
| Measurements | Ingredients | Prep / Notes |
|---|---|---|
| as desired | raisins | optional |
| as desired | candied fruit | optional |
| as desired | nuts | optional |
| as desired | chocolate frosting | optional |
Instructions
Step 1: Mixing the Base
- Mix well 1 c. brown sugar and 1/2 c. shortening.
- Add 1 c. molasses and mix well.
- Stir in 2 t. bak. soda.
- Add 1 c. hot water (full after steam has run off) into the cake mix.
Step 2: Adding Dry Ingredients and Baking
- Mix in 3 c. flour, 1 t. ginger, 1 t. cinnamon, 1 t. allspice, 1 t. nutmeg, 1 t. cloves, and 1/2 t. salt.
- Add the last 2 well beaten eggs and mix. The batter should be quite thin.
- Bake in a moderate oven for 30 mins until a rich golden brown and a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean.
- Optional: Add raisins, candied fruit, nuts, or serve with chocolate frosting if desired.
💡 Make-Ahead & Storage: Store the baked gingerbread in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 3 days, or wrap tightly and freeze for up to 2 months.
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