gingerbread- grandma's
These muffins were a holiday favorite of my grandma. Her recipe dates back to at least the 1950's. We liked these for breakfast during Christmas vacation. They were a treat. If we were really lucky we had real whipped cream with them.
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This gingerbread is bursting with Christmas spices. It's moist and delicate, but not fluffy like a muffin. These little gems will be great in the morning while sipping on coffee. Or, serve with a dollop of whipped cream and it's a delicious dessert. This is a great old-fashioned recipe that proves sometimes the old way of doing things is the best. Bake a batch and watch these disappear!
prep time
15 Min
cook time
25 Min
method
Bake
yield
24 muffins
Ingredients
- 1/2 cup shortening
- 1/2 cup sugar
- 1 - egg
- 1 cup molasses
- 3 cups all-purpose flour, sifted
- 1 1/2 teaspoons baking soda
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1 teaspoon cinnamon
- 1 teaspoon ginger powder
- 1/2 teaspoon cloves
- 1 cup hot water
How To Make gingerbread- grandma's
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Step 1Preheat oven to 375 degrees. Prepare muffin tins (either butter them or use paper liners) for 24 muffins. -
Step 2Cream together shortening and sugar.
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Step 3Beat in egg, then molasses.
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Step 4The original recipe says to sift dry ingredients but today I simply stir together the flour, salt, soda, and spices.
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Step 5Mix together molasses mixture and dry ingredients.
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Step 6Gradually add hot water, mixing until smooth.
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Step 7Fill each muffin cup 2/3 cup full of batter.
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Step 8Bake for 20-25 minutes.
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Step 9Serve warm plain or with whipped cream.
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Category:
Other Breakfast
Category:
Sweet Breads
Category:
Other Snacks
Keyword:
#Gingerbread
Method:
Bake
Culture:
American
Ingredient:
Flour
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