Gingerbread

by | Mar 14, 2021 | Breads, Quick Bread | 0 comments

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Gingerbread I

Course: Dessert

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

Instructions

  • Preheat oven to 350 degrees (175 degrees C). Grease and lightly flour one 8 inch square baking pan.
  • Cream shortening and sugar until light. Add the egg and molasses and beat thoroughly.
  • Sift together the flour, salt, baking soda, ground ginger, and ground cinnamon.
  • 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.
  • Bake at 350 degrees F (175 degrees C) for 35 to 40 minutes. Serve warm and enjoy.

Notes

Nutrition Facts
Per Serving:
211 calories; protein 2.1g 4% DV; carbohydrates 30.6g 10% DV; fat 9.1g 14% DV; cholesterol 15.5mg 5% DV; sodium 235.5mg 9% DV.