Gingerbread

Gingerbread is believed to have originated in ancient Greece and was later brought to Europe by Armenian monk Gregory of Nicopolis.

This is vegetarian recipe. Dish can be prepared in 110 minutes. Recipe requires some culinary experience (medium difficulty). Number of ingredients: 13.

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Gingerbread

Cooking Method: Baking Cuisine: American, European Courses: Anytime, Baked Goods, Dessert Recipe Keys: Vegetarian

Difficulty: Intermediate Prep Time 20 min Cook Time 30 min Rest Time 60 min Total Time 1 hr 50 mins

Servings: 12 Calories: 3000

Best Season: Winter

Ingredients

Servings

• 2 cup All-purpose flour
• 2 teaspoon Ground ginger
• 1 teaspoon Ground cinnamon
• 1 teaspoon Baking soda
• 0.5 teaspoon Salt
• 1 cup Unsalted butter, softened
• 1 cup Brown sugar
• 1 large Egg
• 0.5 cup Molasses
• 0.5 cup Hot water
• 1 cup Powdered sugar
• 1 teaspoon Vanilla extract
• 2 tablespoon Milk

Instructions

1. Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease and flour a 9x9-inch baking pan.
2. In a mixing bowl, whisk together the flour, ginger, cinnamon, baking soda, and salt.
3. In a separate bowl, cream together the butter and brown sugar until light and fluffy. Beat in the egg, then stir in the molasses.
4. Gradually mix in the dry ingredients, alternating with hot water. Pour the batter into the prepared pan.
5. Bake for 30-35 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean. Allow to cool in the pan for 10 minutes, then transfer to a wire rack to cool completely.
6. In a small bowl, whisk together the powdered sugar, vanilla extract, and milk to make the glaze. Drizzle the glaze over the cooled gingerbread.
7. Slice and serve.

Nutrition Facts

Servings 12

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Amount Per Serving

Calories 250kcal

% Daily Value *

Total Fat 10g16%

Total Carbohydrate 38g13%

Sugars 20g

Protein 3g6%

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* The Percentage Daily Values are calculated from a 2,000 calorie diet. Your specific daily value may vary, depending on your individual calorie requirements.