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maw maw's gingerbread

Recipe by
Sharon Whitley
Houston, TX

Nothing smells better than gingerbread baking. This recipe dates back to before the 1960's.

yield serving(s)
prep time 10 Min
cook time 25 Min
method Bake

Ingredients For maw maw's gingerbread

  • 1/2 c
    shortening
  • 1/2 c
    sugar
  • 1 c
    dark karo syrup
  • 2 tsp
    baking soda
  • 1/8 -1/4 tsp
    (pinch) salt
  • 1/2 c
    hot water
  • 1/2 c
    milk
  • 2 tsp
    ground ginger
  • 2 tsp
    allspice, ground
  • 2 tsp
    cinnamon, ground
  • 2 1/2 c
    all purpose flour
  • 1/2 tsp
    vanilla
  • 1
    egg

How To Make maw maw's gingerbread

  • 1
    Mix flour and spices together.
  • 2
    In separate bowl, pour hot water over soda. Mix.
  • 3
    Add remaining ingredients to the flour mixture, then add water mixture. Mix until well blended. Pour into lightly greased 8'x8' square cake pan. Bake at 350F for approximately 25 minutes until toothpick inserted in cake comes out clean.
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