Ingredients for Best Gingerbread
- 1/2 cup (1 stick) softened shortening
- 1/4 cup granulated sugar (for lemon sauce)
- 1 large egg yolk (for lemon sauce)
- Dark Molasses
- Boiling Water
- Flour
- Baking Soda
- Ginger
- Cinnamon
- 2 tablespoons butter (for lemon sauce)
- 2 tablespoons water (for lemon sauce)
- Fresh Lemon Juice
- 1 teaspoon lemon zest (for lemon sauce)
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How to Make Best Gingerbread
- Preheat oven to 325°F (160°C).
- Grease and flour a 9x9 inch baking pan.
- In a large bowl, cream together 1/2 cup (1 stick) softened shortening, 1 cup granulated sugar, and 1 large egg until light and fluffy.
- Stir in 1/2 cup molasses and 1/4 cup water until well combined.
- In a separate bowl, whisk together 1 3/4 cups all-purpose flour, 1 teaspoon baking soda, 1 teaspoon ground ginger, 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon, 1/2 teaspoon ground cloves, and 1/4 teaspoon ground nutmeg. Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet ingredients, mixing until just combined. Do not overmix.
- Pour batter into the prepared pan and bake for 45-50 minutes, or until a wooden skewer inserted into the center comes out clean.
- Let the gingerbread cool completely in the pan before serving.
- Serve warm with whipped cream or homemade lemon sauce (recipe below).
- **Lemon Sauce:** In a small saucepan, combine 2 tablespoons butter, 1/4 cup granulated sugar, 1 large egg yolk, 2 tablespoons water, 2 tablespoons lemon juice, and 1 teaspoon lemon zest.
- Cook over medium heat, stirring constantly, until the sauce thickens and comes to a gentle boil. Remove from heat and let cool slightly before serving.
Nutrition Information (Approximate per serving)
Sodium
7 g
Sugar
184g
Fat
48g
Carbs
25g
