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Prep Time: 30 Minutes Cook Time: 0 Minutes |
Ready In: 30 Minutes Servings: 50 |
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delicious old-fashioned gingerbread Ingredients:
5 cups all-purpose flour |
1 1/2 teaspoons baking soda |
1 1/2 teaspoons salt |
2 1/4 teaspoons ground ginger |
1 1/2 teaspoons cinnamon |
3/4 teaspoon ground cloves |
3/4 teaspoon cardamom |
1 cup butter |
2 tablespoons butter |
1 cup sugar |
3/4 cup molasses |
1 tablespoon orange zest |
Directions:
1. Sift 5 cups sifted flour with baking soda, salt, ground ginger, cinnamon, cloves, and cardamom.
2. Beat 1 cup plus 2 tablespoons of butter in a large bown with mixer until creamy.
3. Beat in 1 cup sugar until light and fluffy.
4. Beat in molasses, and grated orange rind.
5. Stir in flour mixture, 1/3 at a time, blending well to make a stiff dough.
6. Chill several hours or overnight to firm.
7. Bake 8 minutes at 375 degrees F.
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