Description
This gingerbread loaf is moist, spiced, and easy to make! A cozy holiday quick bread perfect for breakfast, snacking, or gifting.
Ingredients
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- 2 cups all purpose flour
- 1 tsp. baking soda
- 2 tsp. ground ginger
- Pinch of ground nutmeg
- 3/4 tsp. salt
- 1/2 cup light brown sugar
- 1/2 cup unsalted butter, softened
- 1/2 cup unsulphered molasses
- 1 tsp. vanilla extract
- 2 large eggs
- 1 cup buttermilk
- Powdered sugar to top
Instructions
- Line a 9 inch loaf pan with parchment and set aside.
- Preheat your oven to 350 degrees Fahrenheit.
- In a medium mixing bowl, whisk together flour, baking soda, ginger, nutmeg, and salt.
- In a large mixing bowl, mix together the brown sugar, butter, and molasses. Add the vanilla and eggs, and mix until well combined.
- Alternate adding the dry mixture and the buttermilk, folding together until just combined.
- Pour into the parchment lined loaf pan and smooth out evenly.
- Bake 45-50 minutes, careful not to over bake.
- Allow the bread to cool completely.
- Then, sift the powdered sugar over top.
- Slice and enjoy.
- Prep Time: 15
- Cook Time: 40-50
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American