Yuletide gingerbread
For a traditional American treat, bake some gingerbread.
Ingredients
1⁄4 c molasses
1⁄2 T butter
1⁄2 c flour (all purpose flour)
1⁄4 c sugar
1 t baking soda
1⁄2 t 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.
Total time
30 minutes
Cooking time
10
Preparation time
20
Yield
5 servings
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.
easy, baking
treats, snacks, holiday dishes
American food recipes
Food in U.S.A.
Food in U.S.A.