Gingerbread is an old-fashioned, warm, and spicy treat you can make easily at home with this recipe.
Ingredients
- ½ cup shortening
- ½ cup white sugar
- 1 egg
- ½ cup light molasses
- 1 ½ cups all-purpose flour
- ¾ teaspoon salt
- ¾ teaspoon baking soda
- ½ teaspoon ground ginger
- ½ teaspoon ground cinnamon
- ½ cup water
Directions
Step 1
Preheat oven to 350 degrees (175 degrees C). Grease and lightly flour one 8 inch square baking pan.
Step 2
Cream shortening and sugar until light. Add the egg and molasses and beat thoroughly.
Step 3
Sift together the flour, salt, baking soda, ground ginger, and ground cinnamon.
Step 4
Bring water to a boil and add alternately with flour mixture to the creamed mixture, beating well after each addition. Pour batter into prepared pan.
Step 5
Bake at 350 degrees F (175 degrees C) for 35 to 40 minutes. Serve warm and enjoy.
Nutrition Facts (per serving)
Nutrition Facts | |
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Servings Per Recipe 12 | |
Calories 211 | |
% Daily Value * | |
Total Fat9g | 12% |
Saturated Fat2g | 12% |
Cholesterol16mg | 5% |
Sodium236mg | 10% |
Total Carbohydrate31g | 11% |
Dietary Fiber1g | 2% |
Total Sugars16g | |
Protein2g | |
Calcium34mg | 3% |
Iron2mg | 8% |
Potassium224mg | 5% |
*Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.
**Nutrient information is not available for all ingredients. Amount is based on available nutrient data.
(-) Information is not currently available for this nutrient.If you are following a medically restrictive diet, please consult your doctor or registered dietitian before preparing this recipe for personal consumption.
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