Ingredients
The following ingredients have 10 Servings
- 2 cups all-purpose flour (240 grams)
- 1 teaspoon baking soda
- 2 teaspoons ginger
- 3/4 teaspoon nutmeg
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 cup brown sugar ((packed))
- 1/2 cup butter ((softened))
- 1/2 cup molasses
- 1 teaspoon vanilla
- 2 large eggs
- 1 cup buttermilk*
- powdered sugar for dusting the top (if desired)
Instruction
- Preheat the oven to 350 degrees.
- In a mixing bowl, thoroughly stir together the flour, baking soda, ginger, nutmeg and salt. Set aside.
- In a large mixing bowl, cream together the sugar and butter until well combined. Add the molasses and vanilla. Mix well. Add the eggs, one at a time, until well mixed.
- Add the flour mixture to the sugar mixture alternately with the buttermilk, stirring just until blended after each addition.
- Spoon the batter into a greased 9x5 inch loaf pan and bake at 350 degrees for 45-50 minutes.
- Cool in the pan for 10 minutes.
- Remove from the pan and cool.
