Everyday Gingerbread Recipe
Ingredients
| Boiling water | 1⁄2 Cup (8 tbs) | |
| Shortening | 1⁄2 Cup (8 tbs) | |
| Brown sugar | 1⁄2 Cup (8 tbs) | |
| Molasses | 1⁄2 Cup (8 tbs) (light) | |
| Egg | 1 , beaten | |
| Flour | 1 1⁄2 Cup (24 tbs) | |
| Salt | 1⁄2 Teaspoon | |
| Baking powder | 1⁄2 Teaspoon | |
| Baking soda | 1⁄2 Teaspoon | |
| Ginger | 1 Teaspoon | |
| Cinnamon | 3⁄4 Teaspoon |
Nutrition Facts
Serving size: Complete recipe
Calories 2538 Calories from Fat 968
% Daily Value*
Total Fat 110 g168.5%
Saturated Fat 27.5 g137.5%
Trans Fat 13.5 g
Cholesterol 211.5 mg70.5%
Sodium 1997.5 mg83.2%
Total Carbohydrates 374 g124.6%
Dietary Fiber 7.2 g28.6%
Sugars 194.5 g
Protein 26 g51.8%
Vitamin A 5.1% Vitamin C 0.65%
Calcium 62.8% Iron 101.5%
*Based on a 2000 Calorie diet
Directions
2. In a mixing bowl, pour boiling water over shortening; add sugar, molasses, and egg; beat well. Sift together the flour, salt, baking powder, baking soda, ginger, and cinnamon. Add sifted dry ingredients to shortening mixture; beat until smooth.
3. Bake in center of oven for 35 minutes, until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean. Cool in pan. Serve with a dollop of whipped cream, if desired.
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