"This is the gingerbread to make when you want to serve it warm out of the oven with a cup of cider. Crystallized ginger is available in the spice or ethnic food departments at many supermarkets, but the best (yet least expensive) ginger is found in bulk at Asian markets...."
INGREDIENTS
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Nonstick vegetable oil spray
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1 1/2 cups unbleached all-purpose flour (spoon into measuring cup and level top)
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1 cup whole wheat flour (spoon into measuring cup and level top)
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1 tablespoon minced crystallized ginger (optional)
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2 teaspoons ground cinnamon
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1 1/2 teaspoons baking soda
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1 teaspoon ground ginger
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1/4 teaspoon ground cloves
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1/8 teaspoon salt
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1 cup hot water
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1 cup unsulphured molasses
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1/2 cup packed dark brown sugar
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1/2 cup unsweetened applesauce
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1 large egg
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2 tablespoons canola oil
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Confectioners' sugar for sprinkling