Gingerbread I

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Ingredients

  • 1/2 cup shortening
  • 1/2 cup white sugar
  • 1 egg
  • 1/2 cup light molasses
  • 1 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
  • 3/4 teaspoon salt
  • 3/4 teaspoon baking soda
  • 1/2 teaspoon ground ginger
  • 1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon
  • 1/2 cup water

Instructions

  1. Preheat oven to 350 degrees (175 degrees C). Grease and lightly flour one 8 inch square baking pan.
  2. Cream shortening and sugar until light. Add the egg and molasses and beat thoroughly.
  3. Sift together the flour, salt, baking soda, ground ginger, and ground cinnamon.
  4. Bring water to a boil and add alternately with flour mixture to the creamed mixture, beating well after each addition. Pour batter into prepared pan.
  5. Bake at 350 degrees F (175 degrees C) for 35 to 40 minutes. Serve warm and enjoy.

Nutrition & Diet Analysis (per serving)

729 kcal 36% DV
Protein Fat Carbs

Macronutrients

Protein 7.6g 15% DV
Total Fat 28.2g 36% DV
Carbs 121.5g 44% DV
Fiber 17.5g 62% DV
Sugar 45.1g 90% DV

Electrolytes

Sodium 16619.5mg 100% DV
Potassium 968mg 21% DV
Cholesterol 64.5mg 22% DV

Vitamins & Minerals

Vitamin A 20mcg 2% DV
Vitamin C 1.2mg 1% DV
Calcium 399.8mg 31% DV
Iron 10mg 55% DV

* % Daily Values based on a 2,000 calorie diet (FDA 2020).

Nutrition is estimated from USDA FoodData Central ingredient data and may vary with brand, portion and preparation — see our methodology. This information is for general educational purposes only and is not medical or dietary advice (disclaimer).

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