Yuletide gingerbread
For a traditional American treat, bake some gingerbread.
Ingredients
1⁄4 cup molasses
1⁄2 tablespoon butter
1⁄2 cup flour (all purpose flour)
1⁄4 cup sugar
1 teaspoon baking soda
1⁄2 teaspoon vanilla extract
2 egg
Instructions
Separate the eggs and beat the yolks over heat until thickened. Add molasses and butter and mix well. Then, beat the whites in a separate bowl until they're foamy and add the sugar. Mix the two bowls together and fold gently.
Bake at 375°F (177°C) for 10 minutes in a pan where the gingerbread batter is about 1/2 inch thick. A 6 in x 8 in pan will do nicely. Test with a toothpick or by pressing lightly with a spoon until springy.
Sprinkle with dashes of the spices.
Yield
5 servings
Preparation time
20 minutes
Cooking time
10 minutes
Total time
30 minutes
Notes
Shape the gingerbread into festive motives or decorate with frosting.
Source
North American cuisineGingerbread can be formed into all sort of shapes. Decorated gingerbread houses are a popular motive.
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treats, snacks, holiday dishes
American food recipes
Food in U.S.A.
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