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Gingerbread Loaf
Soft, moist, molasses quick bread is perfectly seasoned with ginger and nutmeg. Gingerbread Loaf gives that classic holiday flavor that you love!
Prep Time
10 mins
Cook Time
10 mins
Total Time
55 mins
Servings: 10 servings
Calories: 294 kcal
Course:
Bread
Cuisine:
American
Ingredients
- 2 cups all-purpose flour 240 grams
- 1 teaspoon baking soda 5 grams
- 2 teaspoons ground ginger 4 grams
- 3/4 teaspoon ground nutmeg 2 grams
- 1/2 teaspoon salt 2 grams
- 1/2 cup light brown sugar packed, 105 grams
- 1/2 cup salted butter softened, 4 ounces
- 1/2 cup unsulphured molasses 170 grams
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract 5 grams
- 2 large eggs
- 1 cup buttermilk 8 ounces
- powdered sugar for dusting the top if desired
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 350ºF. Grease an 8 1/2"x 4 1/2" or 9x5" inch loaf pan with cooking spray. Then line with parchment paper for easy removal.
- In a mixing bowl, thoroughly stir together the flour, baking soda, ginger, nutmeg and salt. Set aside. 2 cups all-purpose flour , 1 teaspoon baking soda, 2 teaspoons ground ginger, 3/4 teaspoon ground nutmeg, 1/2 teaspoon salt
- In a large bowl, cream together the sugar and butter until well combined. Add the molasses and vanilla. Mix well. Add the eggs, one at a time, until well mixed. 1/2 cup light brown sugar, 1/2 cup salted butter, 1/2 cup unsulphured molasses, 1 teaspoon vanilla extract, 2 large eggs
- Add the flour mixture to the sugar mixture alternately with the buttermilk, stirring just until blended after each addition. 1 cup buttermilk
- Spoon the batter into the prepared pan and bake for 45-50 minutes. If the bread is getting too brown on top, cover loosely with aluminum foil to finish baking.
- Let the loaf cool in the pan for 10 minutes. Then remove from the pan and cool completely.
- Dust the top with powdered sugar after the bread has completely cooled. powdered sugar
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Notes
- For best results, use a kitchen scale to measure the flour so that you don't end up with too much flour (which will make the bread dry).
- Fresh nutmeg really elevates the flavor in this bread. Ground cinnamon adds flavor, too!
- Refer to the article above for more tips and tricks.
- The calories shown are based on the bread being cut into 10 pieces, with 1 serving being 1 slice of bread. Since different brands of ingredients have different nutritional information, the calories shown are just an estimate. **We are not dietitians and recommend you seek a nutritionist for exact nutritional information. The information in the nutrition box are calculated through a program and there is room for error. If you need an accurate count, I recommend running the ingredients through your favorite nutrition calculator.**
Nutrition Information
Calories
294kcal
(15%)
Carbohydrates
44g
(15%)
Protein
5g
(10%)
Fat
11g
(17%)
Saturated Fat
7g
(35%)
Polyunsaturated Fat
1g
Monounsaturated Fat
3g
Trans Fat
0.4g
Cholesterol
64mg
(21%)
Sodium
348mg
(15%)
Potassium
339mg
(10%)
Fiber
1g
(4%)
Sugar
25g
(50%)
Vitamin A
377IU
(8%)
Vitamin C
0.03mg
(0%)
Calcium
84mg
(8%)
Iron
2mg
(11%)
Nutrition Facts
Serving: 10servings
Amount Per Serving
Calories 294
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 294kcal | 15% |
| Carbohydrates | 44g | 15% |
| Protein | 5g | 10% |
| Fat | 11g | 17% |
| Saturated Fat | 7g | 35% |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 1g | 6% |
| Monounsaturated Fat | 3g | 15% |
| Trans Fat | 0.4g | 20% |
| Cholesterol | 64mg | 21% |
| Sodium | 348mg | 15% |
| Potassium | 339mg | 7% |
| Fiber | 1g | 4% |
| Sugar | 25g | 50% |
| Vitamin A | 377IU | 8% |
| Vitamin C | 0.03mg | 0% |
| Calcium | 84mg | 8% |
| Iron | 2mg | 11% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.