Soft, moist, molasses quick bread is perfectly seasoned with ginger and nutmeg. Gingerbread Loaf gives that classic holiday flavor that you love!
Ingredients:
- 2 cups all-purpose flour 240 grams
- 1 teaspoon baking soda
- 2 teaspoons ginger
- 3/4 teaspoon nutmeg
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 cup brown sugar (packed)
- 1/2 cup butter (softened)
- 1/2 cup molasses
- 1 teaspoon vanilla
- 2 large eggs
- 1 cup buttermilk*
- powdered sugar for dusting the top if desired
Instructions:
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Preheat the oven to 350 degrees.
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In a mixing bowl, thoroughly stir together the flour, baking soda, ginger, nutmeg and salt. Set aside.
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In a large mixing bowl, cream together the sugar and butter until well combined. Add the molasses and vanilla. Mix well. Add the eggs, one at a time, until well mixed.
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Add the flour mixture to the sugar mixture alternately with the buttermilk, stirring just until blended after each addition.
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Spoon the batter into a greased 9×5 inch loaf pan and bake at 350 degrees for 45-50 minutes.
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Cool in the pan for 10 minutes.
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Remove from the pan and cool.
notes:
*In place of buttermilk, you place one tablespoon of vinegar in the bottom of a 1 cup measuring cup. Fill the rest of the cup with milk. Allow the mixture to sit for 5 minutes before using.
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