Description
A delightful gingerbread recipe from Bouchon Bakery that will tantalize your taste buds with its rich flavors and spices.
Ingredients
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- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 teaspoon baking soda
- 1 teaspoon ground ginger
- 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
- 1/2 teaspoon ground cloves
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 cup unsalted butter, softened
- 1 cup brown sugar
- 1/2 cup molasses
- 2 large eggs
- 1/2 cup chopped crystallized ginger
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C).
- In a bowl, whisk together the flour, baking soda, ginger, cinnamon, cloves, and salt.
- In another bowl, cream the butter and brown sugar until light and fluffy.
- Add the molasses and eggs to the butter mixture and mix well.
- Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet ingredients, mixing until just combined.
- Fold in the chopped crystallized ginger.
- Pour the batter into a greased baking pan.
- Bake for 30-35 minutes or until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean.
- Let cool before serving.
Notes
- For a spicier flavor, increase the amount of ground ginger.
- Store in an airtight container to keep the gingerbread moist.
- This recipe can be made ahead of time and freezes well.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 35 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice
- Calories: 250
- Sugar: 15g
- Sodium: 150mg
- Fat: 10g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 3g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 35g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 30mg