Gingerbread

Gingerbread

Ingredients/Components

• cinnamon - 3/4 tsp
• salt - 1/2 tsp
• flour
• brown sugar - 1/2 c
• butter - 2 Tbsp
• cornstarch - 1 Tbsp
• water - 1 c
• soda - 1/2 tsp
• baking powder - 1/2 tsp
• boiling water - 1/2 c
• molasses - 1/2 c
• ginger - 3/4 tsp
• margarine - 1/2 c
• lemon juice
• grated lemon rind - 1/2 tsp
• egg, beaten - 1 item
• Add brown sugar, molasses, egg and flour sifted with salt, baking powder, soda, ginger and cinnamon

How to make gingerbread:

Pour boiling water over margarine. Add brown sugar, molasses, egg and flour sifted with salt, baking powder, soda, ginger and cinnamon. Beat until smooth. Bake in greased 8-inch square pan in 350° oven for 35 minutes. Cool in pan. Top with warm Lemon Sauce.

Note: Prepare three recipes to serve 24 people.Lemon Sauce:1/2 c. sugar1 Tbsp. cornstarch1 c. water2 Tbsp. butter1/2 tsp. grated lemon rind1 1/2 Tbsp. lemon juice1/8 tsp. salt Combine sugar, cornstarch and water, stirring constantly over low heat. When sauce thickens, in about 5 minutes, remove from heat; stir in remaining ingredients. Excellent served warm on gingerbread.

Note: Prepare three recipes to serve 24 people.

Recipe categories: Desserts, Cakes, < 60 mins.