Gingerbread Loaf
Equipment
- 1 Loaf pan
- 1 large mixing bowl
- 1 Whisk
- 1 measuring cup
- 1 set of measuring spoons
- 1 Rubber spatula
Ingredients
- 1/2 cup unsalted butter softened
- 1/2 cup brown sugar packed
- 1/2 cup molasses
- 1 cup buttermilk
- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 teaspoon baking soda
- 1 tablespoon ground ginger
- 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
- 1/2 teaspoon ground cloves
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1 large egg
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C) and grease the loaf pan with butter.
- In a large mixing bowl, cream together the softened butter and brown sugar until light and fluffy.
- Add the molasses and egg to the butter mixture and whisk until well combined.
- Stir in the buttermilk until the mixture is smooth.
- In another bowl, whisk together the flour, baking soda, ginger, cinnamon, cloves, and salt.
- Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet mixture, stirring with the rubber spatula until just combined.
- Pour the batter into the prepared loaf pan and smooth the top with the spatula.
- Bake in the preheated oven for 50 minutes or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean.
- Remove from the oven and let the loaf rest in the pan for 10 minutes before transferring to a wire rack to cool completely.
Notes
Make sure to use room temperature ingredients for the best texture. If you don't have buttermilk, you can substitute it with a mixture of 1 cup milk and 1 tablespoon of lemon juice or vinegar, letting it sit for 5 minutes before using. Be careful not to overmix the batter to ensure a tender crumb. Adjust the spices to your taste preference, and consider adding a pinch of nutmeg for an extra depth of flavor.
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