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Gingerbread Loaves

Name: Gingerbread Loaves
Prep time: 20 min
Total time: 2 h 45 min
Yield: 2
Ingredients: 1 cup (250 mL) packed brown sugar; 3/4 cup (175 mL) butter or margarine, softened; 2 eggs; 3/4 cup (175 mL) molasses; 1 cup (250 mL) boiling water; 1 tsp (5 mL) baking soda; 2 3/4 cups (675 mL) all-purpose flour; 2 tsp (10 mL) baking powder; 4 tsp (20 mL) ground ginger; 2 tsp (10 mL) ground cinnamon; 1 tsp (5 mL) ground allspice; 1/2 tsp (2 mL) ground cloves; 1/4 tsp (1 mL) salt; 1/2 cup (125 mL) icing sugar; 1 to 2 tbsp (15 to 30 mL) lemon juice

Prep 20 min
Total 2 hr 45 min
Servings 2

Looking for homemade loaf? Then check out this flavourful gingerbread. This is the perfect holiday gift!

November 6, 2012

Ingredients

1 cup (250 mL) packed brown sugar
3/4 cup (175 mL) butter or margarine, softened
2 eggs
3/4 cup (175 mL) molasses
1 cup (250 mL) boiling water
1 tsp (5 mL) baking soda
2 3/4 cups (675 mL) all-purpose flour
2 tsp (10 mL) baking powder
4 tsp (20 mL) ground ginger
2 tsp (10 mL) ground cinnamon
1 tsp (5 mL) ground allspice
1/2 tsp (2 mL) ground cloves
1/4 tsp (1 mL) salt

1/2 cup (125 mL) icing sugar
1 to 2 tbsp (15 to 30 mL) lemon juice

Steps

1

Heat oven to 350ºF. Grease 2 (8x4-inch) loaf pans with shortening or cooking spray. In large bowl, beat brown sugar and butter with electric mixer on medium speed until light and fluffy. Add eggs; beat well. In small bowl, stir molasses, water and baking soda until well mixed; beat into brown sugar mixture.
2

Gradually stir in flour and remaining bread ingredients until well blended. Spoon batter evenly into pans.
3

Bake 50 to 60 minutes or until toothpick inserted in centre comes out clean. Cool in pans on cooling rack 15 minutes; remove from pans. Cool completely, about 1 hour 15 minutes.
4

In small bowl, stir together icing sugar and enough lemon juice for desired consistency. Brush glaze over cooled loaves. Wrap tightly and store in refrigerator.

Cook's Note: Gingerbread has been a holiday specialty for centuries. During the middle ages, ladies presented this spiced bread to dashing knights going into tournament battle.
Gift Idea: Since this recipe makes two loaves, your family can enjoy one and the other can be given as a gift. Cover the loaf with plastic wrap, then wrap with decorative paper and a bright bow.

Nutrition Facts

Serving Size: 2 Loaves (16 Slices Each)

Calories: 140

Total Fat: 5g

Saturated Fat: 3g

Trans Fat: 0g

Cholesterol: 25mg

Sodium: 130mg

Total Carbs: 23g

Dietary Fiber: 0g

Sugars: 13g

Protein: 1g

% Daily Value*:

Exchanges:

*Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.

Gingerbread Loaves

Ingredients