Ginger Sandwich Recipe

This ginger sandwich is the ultimate pick for a mid-day snack or to serve with coffee. It's got a distinct flavor of ginger and is softer and richer than gingerbread.
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Summary

Preparation Time15 MinCooking Time30 Min
Ready In45 MinDifficulty LevelEasy
Health IndexAverageServings6
CuisineCourse
TasteMethod
DishSpeciality
VegetarianMain Ingredient
Interest Group

Ingredients

 Butter4 Ounce
 Packed brown sugar1⁄3 Cup (5.33 tbs)
 Syrup1 Tablespoon
 Evaporated milk1⁄2 Cup (8 tbs)
 Flour1 Cup (16 tbs)
 Salt1 Pinch
 Ground cinnamon2 Teaspoon
 Ground ginger1 Teaspoon
 Soda bicarbonate1 1⁄2 Teaspoon (dissolved in little milk)
 Ginger filling1 Tablespoon (freshly whipped cream)

Nutrition Facts

Serving size

Calories 303 Calories from Fat 151

% Daily Value*

Total Fat 17 g26.5%

Saturated Fat 10.7 g53.7%

Trans Fat 0 g

Cholesterol 46.8 mg15.6%

Sodium 415.5 mg17.3%

Total Carbohydrates 34 g11.5%

Dietary Fiber 1.6 g6.2%

Sugars 14.5 g

Protein 4 g7.8%

Vitamin A 10.6% Vitamin C 0.88%

Calcium 9.2% Iron 7.5%

*Based on a 2000 Calorie diet

Directions

GETTING READY
1. Preheat the oven to 375° F
2. Grease two 7-inch sandwich tins with butter.

MAKING
3. In a large bowl, cream butter and sugar with a wooden spoon.
4. Add the syrup, dissolved in two tablespoons of boiling water.
5. Blend thoroughly, until light and fluffy.
6. Add the evaporated milk and thoroughly beat till the sugar is dissolved and the mixture is creamy.
7. Sift in the dry ingredients. Blend lightly but thoroughly.
8. Lastly, add the dissolved Bi-carb.
9. Pour equal quantities of the batter into the sandwich tins.
10. Bake in preheated oven for 15-20 minutes, until spongy to touch
11. Remove from oven and let cool in pan for 10 minutes then invert onto a wire rack and cool completely.

SERVING
12. When cold, sandwich together with a ginger filling or freshly whipped cream, or a mock cream filling.
13. Cut into squares and serve at teatime.
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