Construction Grade Gingerbread


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Ingredients

1 cup shortening
1 cup sugar
1 cup molasses
2 eggs
5 cups all-purpose flour
1 tablespoon ground ginger
1 tablespoon ground cinnamon
1 teaspoon salt
1 teaspoon ground nutmeg
1 teaspoon ground cloves

Preparation

1
In a large bowl, cream shortening and sugar.
2
Beat in molasses and eggs.
3
Combine the dry ingredients; gradually add to the creamed mixture.
4
Divide the dough into thirds and wrap in plastic wrap.
5
Chill for at least 30 minutes.
6
Bake at 350 until edges are browned and the pieces are completely baked through.
7
For edible gingerbead add 2 teaspoons baking powder and 1 teaspoon baking soda to the dry ingedients.
8
Bake until edges are lighty browned.**
9
Cool completely and decorate as desired!
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Yield:

4.0 servings

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Thursday, November 18, 2010 - 6:47pm

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