Pat's Irresistible Gingerbread 🍞🍯

There's nothing quite like the warm, spicy aroma of freshly baked gingerbread wafting through your home! This classic recipe is a delightful blend of rich molasses and aromatic spices, making it perfect for cozy evenings or festive celebrations. Serve it warm, with a drizzle of icing or a spread of butter for an extra special treat.

Ingredients

For the batter

½ cup shortening (or unsalted butter)
½ cup brown sugar, packed
1 egg
½ cup molasses
1½ cups all-purpose flour
1 tsp salt
¾ tsp baking soda
½ tsp ground ginger
½ tsp ground cinnamon
½ cup boiling water

Instructions

Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and grease an 8x8x2 inch baking pan with baking spray or butter.
In a large mixing bowl, beat the shortening and brown sugar together until creamy and smooth.

🎉 A stand mixer or hand mixer works best for achieving that perfect creamy texture!

Add the egg and molasses to the bowl, and mix until thoroughly combined.
In another bowl, whisk together the flour, salt, baking soda, ginger, and cinnamon.
Gradually add the dry ingredients to the molasses mixture, alternating with the boiling water. Mix well after each addition until the batter is smooth.

🌊 The boiling water helps to dissolve the molasses and enhance the flavors in your gingerbread!

Pour the batter into your prepared pan and spread it evenly.
Bake for 35-40 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean.
Let it cool in the pan for a few minutes, then transfer to a wire rack to cool completely.

🧁 For a festive touch, frost with cream cheese icing or serve with whipped cream!

Tips & Variations

Spice it Up: Add ¼ tsp of ground cloves or nutmeg for an extra layer of warmth.
Moist Perfection: To keep your gingerbread super moist, store it covered at room temperature for a couple of days before serving.
Sweet Additions: Stir in some chopped nuts, raisins, or even chocolate chips for a fun twist on the classic recipe!
Gingerbread Men: Roll the dough out and use cookie cutters to create fun gingerbread shapes for decorating!
High Altitude Baking: If you’re baking at high altitude, increase the flour by a tablespoon and reduce the baking time slightly for the best results.

Enjoy making this delightful gingerbread that will surely become a cherished favorite in your home! 🍂❤️

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Here’s the text from the image: **GINGERBREAD** - ½ cup shortening - ½ cup brown sugar - 1 egg - ½ cup molasses - 1½ cup flour - 1 tsp salt - ¾ tsp baking soda - ½ tsp ginger - ½ tsp cinnamon - ½ cup boiling water **Instructions:** Beat shortening and sugar until creamy; add egg and molasses; beat well. Set aside. Mix dry ingredients; add molasses mixture alternately with water; beat after each addition. Pour batter into greased 8x8x2 pan. Bake at 350° for 35-40 minutes. **Pat McCarty**

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# Pat's Irresistible Gingerbread 🍞🍯 There's nothing quite like the warm, spicy aroma of freshly baked gingerbread wafting through your home! This classic recipe is a delightful blend of rich molasses and aromatic spices, making it perfect for cozy evenings or festive celebrations. Serve it warm, with a drizzle of icing or a spread of butter for an extra special treat. ## Ingredients ### For the batter - ½ cup shortening (or unsalted butter) - ½ cup brown sugar, packed - 1 egg - ½ cup molasses - 1½ cups all-purpose flour - 1 tsp salt - ¾ tsp baking soda - ½ tsp ground ginger - ½ tsp ground cinnamon - ½ cup boiling water ## Instructions 1. Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and grease an 8x8x2 inch baking pan with baking spray or butter. 2. In a large mixing bowl, beat the shortening and brown sugar together until creamy and smooth. > 🎉 A stand mixer or hand mixer works best for achieving that perfect creamy texture! 3. Add the egg and molasses to the bowl, and mix until thoroughly combined. 4. In another bowl, whisk together the flour, salt, baking soda, ginger, and cinnamon. 5. Gradually add the dry ingredients to the molasses mixture, alternating with the boiling water. Mix well after each addition until the batter is smooth. > 🌊 The boiling water helps to dissolve the molasses and enhance the flavors in your gingerbread! 6. Pour the batter into your prepared pan and spread it evenly. 7. Bake for 35-40 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean. 8. Let it cool in the pan for a few minutes, then transfer to a wire rack to cool completely. > 🧁 For a festive touch, frost with cream cheese icing or serve with whipped cream! ## Tips & Variations - **Spice it Up**: Add ¼ tsp of ground cloves or nutmeg for an extra layer of warmth. - **Moist Perfection**: To keep your gingerbread super moist, store it covered at room temperature for a couple of days before serving. - **Sweet Additions**: Stir in some chopped nuts, raisins, or even chocolate chips for a fun twist on the classic recipe! - **Gingerbread Men**: Roll the dough out and use cookie cutters to create fun gingerbread shapes for decorating! - **High Altitude Baking**: If you’re baking at high altitude, increase the flour by a tablespoon and reduce the baking time slightly for the best results. Enjoy making this delightful gingerbread that will surely become a cherished favorite in your home! 🍂❤️

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