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gingerbread

(1 rating)
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Recipe by
Christine Whisenhunt
@cwhisenhunt
Visalia, CA

This recipe comes from my hubby's family. I had not been able to find a gingerbread recipe I liked until I made this. It is SO GOOD! Hubby's grandmother used to make this in a shallow pan. I make it in a glass pan and it comes out more cake like, which I LOVE! If you like gingerbread, I know you're going to love this too! Enjoy!

(1 rating)
yield serving(s)
prep time 10 Min
cook time 35 Min

Ingredients For gingerbread

  • 3/4 c
    sugar
  • 1/2 c
    shortening
  • 1
    egg, beaten
  • 3/4 c
    molasses
  • 2 1/2 c
    flour
  • 1 1/2 tsp
    baking soda
  • 1 tsp
    cinnamon
  • 1 tsp
    ginger
  • 1/2 tsp
    allspice
  • 1/2 tsp
    salt
  • 1 c
    hot water

How To Make gingerbread

  • 1
    Cream shortening and sugar together. Add beaten egg and molasses and mix well. Mix dry ingredients together in a seperate bowl. Add to creamed mixture and mix well. Add hot water and mix until smooth. Bake in a greased and floured pan at 350 degrees for about 35 minutes. Note: You can use a shallow baking pan or a glass baking dish. If you prefer a more cake-like result, use a glass baking dish. I use a square glass dish or the smaller size of my rectangular glass dishes. If cooking in a glass dish, you may have to cook it a little longer.
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