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Amish Friendship Gingerbread Recipe

Spice up your holidays with this irresistible Amish Friendship Gingerbread! This unique recipe uses your Amish Friendship Bread starter for a deliciously warm and spicy gingerbread, perfect for Christmas. A touch less sweet than traditional gingerbread, it lets the bold molasses and fragrant spices shine. Feel free to add a ¼ - ½ cup of sugar to the dry ingredients if you prefer a sweeter treat, but we think you'll love the perfectly balanced flavor as is!

Prep Time 15 mins
Cook Time 21 mins
Calories 306.4 kcal
Protein 7g
Rating 5.0 (2 Reviews)
Amish Friendship Gingerbread

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Ingredients for Amish Friendship Gingerbread

  • Amish Starter
  • Egg
  • ½ cup vegetable oil
  • Applesauce
  • Milk
  • Vanilla
  • 1 cup molasses
  • 2 cups all-purpose flour
  • Baking Powder
  • 1 teaspoon baking soda
  • ½ teaspoon salt
  • 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
  • 2 teaspoons ground ginger
  • Clove
  • Nutmeg
  • Instant Butterscotch Pudding Mix
  • Candied Orange Peel
  • Cream Cheese Frosting

How to Make Amish Friendship Gingerbread

  1. Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease and flour a 9x13 inch baking pan.
  2. In a large bowl, combine the dry ingredients: flour, ginger, cinnamon, cloves, baking soda, and salt. If desired, add ¼ - ½ cup of granulated sugar.
  3. In a separate bowl, whisk together the molasses, oil, eggs, and your Amish Friendship Bread starter.
  4. Pour the wet ingredients into the dry ingredients and mix until just combined. Do not overmix.
  5. Pour the batter into the prepared pan and spread evenly.
  6. Bake for 21 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean.
  7. Let the gingerbread cool completely in the pan before cutting and serving. Enjoy!

Chef's Tip for Extra Flavor

Chef's secret: layers of flavor make a dish truly memorable! Consider what a little extra something could bring – perhaps a touch of acidity like a good vinegar or citrus zest, a hint of smokiness from paprika, a bit of umami from mushrooms or soy sauce, or a sprinkle of toasted nuts for texture. Experiment and taste as you go!

Nutrition Information (Approximate per serving)

Sodium

10 g

Sugar

78g

Fat

13g

Carbs

13g

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