Gingerbread Recipe Easy

Introduction

Ingredients

• 2 cups all-purpose flour
• 1 tsp baking soda
• 1/2 tsp salt
• 2 tsp ground ginger
• 1 tsp ground cinnamon
• 1/2 tsp ground cloves
• 1/2 cup unsalted butter, softened
• 1/2 cup brown sugar
• 1/2 cup molasses
• 1 egg
• 1/2 cup hot water

Instructions

1. Preheat your oven to 350°F (180°C).
2. In a medium bowl, whisk together the flour, baking soda, salt, ginger, cinnamon, and cloves. Set aside.
3. In a large bowl, beat the butter and brown sugar until creamy. Add the molasses and egg, and beat until combined.
4. Add the dry ingredients to the wet ingredients and mix until just combined.
5. Add the hot water and mix until smooth.
6. Pour the batter into a greased 9-inch square baking dish.
7. Bake for 35-40 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean.
8. Let cool for 10 minutes before slicing and serving.

Nutrition

• Calories: 270
• Total Fat: 10g
• Saturated Fat: 6g
• Cholesterol: 45mg
• Total Carbohydrates: 42g
• Dietary Fiber: 1g
• Sugars: 24g
• Protein: 3g

Additional Tips

• If you don't have molasses, you can use honey or maple syrup instead.
• If you want to make gingerbread cookies, roll the dough out on a floured surface and use cookie cutters to cut out shapes.
• To make the gingerbread more festive, decorate it with icing, sprinkles, or candy pieces.
• Store leftover gingerbread in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 5 days.

Conclusion