GINGERBREAD
This classic gingerbread recipe from the early 1900s offers a comforting taste of history with its warm spices and rich molasses flavor. The recipe combines simple ingredients like molasses, milk, ginger, and cinnamon to create a light and flavorful batter. Baked in a shallow pan, this gingerbread is perfect for a cozy afternoon treat or a festive dessert.
Ingredients
- 1 cup Molasses
- 1 cup Milk
- 1 teaspoon Baking soda (Originally dissolved in milk.)
- 1 tablespoon Butter
- 1 or 2 Eggs
- 1 teaspoon Ground ginger
- 1 teaspoon Ground cinnamon
- cup All-purpose flour (Quantity estimated (not specified in original recipe))
Instructions
- 1In a large bowl, combine the molasses and milk. Dissolve the baking soda in the milk.
- 2Add the butter, eggs, ginger, and cinnamon to the molasses mixture. Mix well to combine.
- 3Gradually add sifted flour to the wet ingredients, mixing until a light batter forms. The amount of flour needed will vary; add enough to achieve a batter-like consistency.
- 4Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C). Pour the batter into a shallow pan. Bake for 30 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean.