Gingerbread Recipe Loaf

Introduction

Ingredients

• 1/2 cup unsalted butter, softened
• 1/2 cup brown sugar
• 1/2 cup molasses
• 1/2 cup boiling water
• 2 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
• 1 1/2 teaspoons baking soda
• 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
• 1 teaspoon ground ginger
• 1/2 teaspoon ground cloves
• 1/2 teaspoon salt
• 2 large eggs, beaten
• 1/2 cup buttermilk

Instructions

1. Preheat the oven to 350°F. Grease and flour a 9x5 inch loaf pan.
2. In a large bowl, cream together the butter and brown sugar until light and fluffy.
3. Stir the molasses into the boiling water until dissolved, then add it to the butter mixture and stir well.
4. In a separate bowl, whisk together the flour, baking soda, cinnamon, ginger, cloves, and salt.
5. Add the dry ingredients to the butter mixture and stir until combined.
6. Stir in the eggs and buttermilk until smooth.
7. Pour the batter into the prepared loaf pan and smooth the top with a spatula.
8. Bake for 50-60 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean.
9. Cool the gingerbread loaf in the pan for 10 minutes, then remove it from the pan and cool completely on a wire rack.
10. Serve the gingerbread loaf sliced, with whipped cream or butter, if desired.

Nutrition

This gingerbread recipe loaf serves 12 and has the following nutritional information per serving:

• Calories: 269
• Protein: 4g
• Fat: 10g
• Carbohydrates: 42g
• Fiber: 1g
• Sugar: 22g
• Sodium: 298mg

Gingerbread Recipe Loaf Tips

Use Real Molasses

For the best flavor, use real molasses instead of blackstrap molasses, which can be too bitter for some people's tastes. Look for unsulphured molasses in the baking aisle of your grocery store.

Buttermilk Substitute

If you don't have buttermilk, you can make a substitute by mixing 1 tablespoon of white vinegar or lemon juice with 1 cup of milk. Let the mixture stand for 5 minutes before using.

Cut the Loaf into Slices

For even slices, let the gingerbread recipe loaf cool completely before cutting. Use a serrated knife and wipe the blade clean between cuts for the neatest slices.

Serve with Whipped Cream

For an extra indulgent treat, serve the gingerbread recipe loaf with a dollop of whipped cream or vanilla ice cream.

Store the Loaf in the Fridge

If you don't eat the entire loaf in one sitting, store the leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge for up to a week. To reheat, wrap a slice in foil and warm it in a 350°F oven for 10-15 minutes.

In Conclusion