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gingerbread

Recipe by
patricia taylor
williamsport, MD

One of the favorite things to eat at Christmas.

yield 8 serving(s)
prep time 15 Min
cook time 50 Min
method Bake

Ingredients For gingerbread

  • 2 c
    all purpose flour
  • 1/12 c
    white sugar
  • 1/2 c
    butter
  • 1 Tbsp
    ginger
  • 1 Tbsp
    cinnamon
  • 1/2 tsp
    salt
  • 1 c
    buttermilk
  • 1
    egg
  • 3 Tbsp
    light molasses
  • 2 Tbsp
    boiling water
  • 1 tsp
    baking soda

How To Make gingerbread

  • 1
    Mix flour, sugar, butter, ginger, cinnamon, and salt with pastry blender or fork so dough is crumbly. Set aside 1/4 cup for topping.
  • 2
    Add buttermilk,egg, and molasses; mix baking soda with boiling water before adding to batter. Pour into sheet cake pan.
  • 3
    Bake at 350 degrees F for about 25 minutes. Sprinkle reserved topping and bake for additional 10-15 minutes.
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