For a traditional American treat, bake some gingerbread.
Ingredients
2 egg
1⁄4 cup molasses
1⁄2 tablespoon butter
1⁄2 cup flour (all purpose)
1⁄4 cup sugar
1 teaspoon baking soda
1⁄2 teaspoon vanilla extract
mixed spice (ground clove, ginger and cinnamon)
Instructions
- Separate the eggs and beat the yolks over heat until thickened. Add molasses and butter and mix well.Finally, incorporate the flour.
- Then, beat the whites in a separate bowl until they're foamy and add the sugar.
- Mix the two bowls together and fold gently.
- Bake at 375° F * (177° C) for 10 minutes in a pan where the gingerbread batter is about 1/2 inch thick. A 6 in x 8 in pan will do nicely.
- Test with a toothpick or by pressing lightly with a spoon until springy.
- Sprinkle with dashes of the spices.
Yield
5 servings
Preparation time
20 minutes
Cooking time
30 minutes
Total time
50 minutes
Notes
Gingerbread can be shaped and decorated. Building a gingerbread house is a fun craft to do with children.
Source
easy, bake
treats, cookies, holiday
American food recipes
Food in U.S.A.
Food in U.S.A.