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Spiced Gingerbread - Culture, Family, Travel, Consumer Reviews - Posted: 16th Jun, 2013 - 9:22pm
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Archived Recipe: DessertsPost Date: 16th Jun, 2013 - 9:22pm / Post ID: #
Spiced Gingerbread
Recipe name:
Spiced Gingerbread 
Recipe category:
Desserts
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Recipe details:
1/2 c Shortening 2 3/4 c Flour 2 tb Orange rind, grated 1 ts Soda 1/2 ts Salt 1/2 c Brown sugar 1 ts Cinnamon 3 Eggs 1 ts Mace 1 c Molasses or sorghum 1 ts Nutmeg 1/4 c Orange juice 1/2 c Raisins 1/4 c Brandy, fruitjuice or coffee George Washington's mother's recipe uses no ginger. Fruit juice or coffee may be substituted for brandy. Cream shortening and orange rind together. Add brown sugar gradually and cream thoroughly. Blend in well beaten eggs. Beat hard for 1-2 minutes to make a smooth batter. Sift flour, soda, salt and spices together and add to creamed mixture alternately with the molasses and mix of orange juice/brandy. Add raisins. Pour in well greased and floured 8" X 12" X 2-1/2" pan. bake at 350 degrees for 30-35 minutes. Mrs. Harold T. Cook |
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