Gingerbread Loaves

Name: Gingerbread Loaves
Prep time: 20 min
Total time: 2 min
Ingredients: 1 cup packed brown sugar; 3/4 cup butter or margarine, softened; 2 eggs; 3/4 cup molasses; 1 cup boiling water; 1 teaspoon baking soda; 2 3/4 cups all-purpose flour; 2 teaspoons baking powder; 4 teaspoons ground ginger; 2 teaspoons ground cinnamon; 1 teaspoon ground allspice; 1/2 teaspoon ground cloves; 1/4 teaspoon salt; 1/2 cup powdered sugar; 1 to 2 tablespoons lemon juice

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Prep Time: 20 minutes

Total: 2 hours, 45 minutes

Servings: 32

Author : Pillsbury Kitchens

gingerbread loaves

Instructions

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Step 1

Heat oven to 350°F. Grease 2 (8x4-inch) loaf pans with shortening or cooking spray. In large bowl, beat brown sugar and butter with electric mixer on medium speed until light and fluffy. Add eggs; beat well. In small bowl, stir molasses, water and baking soda until well mixed; beat into brown sugar mixture.

Step 2

Gradually stir in flour and remaining bread ingredients until well blended. Spoon batter evenly into pans.

Step 3

Bake 50 to 60 minutes or until toothpick inserted in center comes out clean. Cool in pans on cooling rack 15 minutes; remove from pans. Cool completely, about 1 hour 15 minutes.

Step 4

In small bowl, stir together powdered sugar and enough lemon juice for desired consistency. Brush glaze over cooled loaves. Wrap tightly and store in refrigerator.

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