OLD FASHIONED GINGERBREAD | How To Make Gingerbread | SyS

unsalted butter

🥗Healthier: coconut oil

💰Cheaper: margarine

Coconut oil is dairy-free and offers a different flavor profile.

brown sugar

🥗Healthier: coconut sugar

💰Cheaper: white sugar

Coconut sugar has a lower glycemic index.

molasses

🥗Healthier: honey

💰Cheaper: maple syrup

Honey provides a different sweetness and flavor.

all-purpose flour

🥗Healthier: whole wheat flour

💰Cheaper: cake flour

Whole wheat flour adds fiber and nutrients.

In a large bowl, mix together 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, and 1/2 teaspoon nutmeg. Whisk until combined and set aside.

In a mixing bowl, add 1/2 cup room temperature unsalted butter and 1 cup brown sugar. Cream together until light and fluffy.

Add 1 egg to the butter and sugar mixture and mix well.

Pour in 1/2 cup molasses and mix until combined.

Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet ingredients, mixing slowly.

Finally, add 1/2 cup hot water and scrape the sides and bottom of the bowl to ensure everything is well incorporated. Stir one last time.

Pour the batter into a prepared baking pan and tap it a few times to remove air bubbles.

Bake in a preheated oven at 350°F for about 40 minutes to 1 hour.

Remove from the baking pan and let it cool.

Optionally, sprinkle powdered sugar on top before serving.

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