Colonial Gingerbread

Description: Make and share this Colonial Gingerbread recipe from Food.com.

Ingredients:

• 2 cups flour
• 1 cup molasses
• 3/4 cup buttermilk
• 1/2 cup sugar
• 1/2 cup butter, softened
• 1 teaspoon baking soda
• 1 teaspoon ground ginger
• 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
• 1/2 teaspoon salt
• 1 egg

Steps:

1. Preheat the over to 325 degrees Fahrenheit.
2. Butter and flour a 9x9x2 inch pan.
3. Measure all ingredients into a large bowl. With mixer at low speed, beat until blended, constantly scraping the bowl with a rubber spatula.
4. Increase the speed to medium and continue beating for 3 minutes, occasionally scraping bowl.
5. Pour into pan. Bake for 1 hour or until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean.
6. Cool in pan on a wire rack.
7. Note: 1 T. vinegar plus milk may be substituted for the buttermilk.