Gingerbread Loaf
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4.6
Gingerbread Loaf
Description
This Gingerbread Loaf recipe blends all-purpose flour, baking soda, ground ginger, nutmeg, and salt to create the spiced dry base. Light brown sugar and softened salted butter are creamed together, then enriched with molasses and vanilla extract for the characteristic rich sweetness and depth. Eggs are added to bind the batter.
Buttermilk is alternately mixed with the dry ingredients into the wet batter, contributing moisture and tender texture. The batter is poured into a greased and parchment-lined loaf pan to ensure easy removal and baked at 350ºF for 45-50 minutes, with a foil tent if browning too quickly. A dusting of powdered sugar is optional once cooled.
The resulting loaf carries aromatic ginger and nutmeg, complemented by the robust flavor of molasses. Its soft, moist crumb makes it suitable for serving sliced at breakfast with butter or alongside tea or coffee during colder months.
Using a kitchen scale to measure flour accurately prevents dryness and improves texture. Freshly grated nutmeg enhances flavor more than pre-ground. The loaf can be sliced into 10 pieces as a guideline for serving portions.
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 butter softened, 4 ounces, salted
- 1/2 cup unsulphured molasses 170 grams
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract 5 grams
- 2 large egg
- 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
Notes
- Use a kitchen scale to measure flour accurately to avoid a dry loaf caused by too much flour.
- Freshly grated nutmeg significantly enhances the bread's spice flavor compared to pre-ground nutmeg.
- Ground cinnamon can be added alongside the spices to deepen the flavor if desired.
- Calorie counts vary by ingredient brand; consult a nutrition calculator for precise information.
Nutrition Information
Show DetailsNutrition Facts
Serving: 10servings
Amount Per Serving
Calories 294 kcal
% 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.
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4.6
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