Gingerbread loaves

Gingerbread Loaves recipe

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In this blog post I will guide you thru the steps and ingredients needed to craft this recipe. Grab your favorite apron and let's start.Gingerbread loaves are a classic holiday treat that brings warmth and nostalgia to any gathering. This recipe yields deliciously moist and flavorful loaves, perfect for enjoying with a cup of hot cocoa or gifting to loved ones. The combination of aromatic spices and rich molasses creates a delightful balance of sweet and spicy flavors. With just a handful of ingredients and simple instructions, these gingerbread loaves are a must-try for anyone looking to add a festive touch to their baking repertoire.
Keywords: gingerbread, loaves, holiday treat, spices, molasses
Gingerbread loaves details
- Ingredients
- 3/4 cup brown sugar
- 1/2 cup butter, softened
- 2 eggs
- 1 cup molasses
- 1/2 cup boiling water
- 1/2 teaspoon baking soda
- 2-3/4 cups flour
- 2 teaspoons baking powder
- 4 teaspoons ginger
- 2 teaspoons cinnamon
- 1 teaspoon allspice
- 1 teaspoon cloves
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- Ingredients for glaze
- 1/2 cup powdered sugar
- 1 to 2 Tablespoons lemon juice
Heat oven to 350 degrees. Grease 8 x 4-inch loaf pans. In a large bowl, combine brown sugar and butter; beat until light and fluffy. Add eggs; beat well. In a small bowl, combine molasses, water, and baking soda; mix well and beat into brown sugar mixture. Gradually add flour, baking powder, spices, and salt; mix well. Spoon batter into greased pans.
Bake at 350 degrees for 40 to 45 minutes or until loaves spring back when touched lightly in the center. Cool 15 minutes; remove from pans. Cool 1-1/4 hours or until completely cooled. Combine powdered sugar and lemon juice; brush loaves with glaze.
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