Yield
8 servings
Time
1 hour
This easy gingerbread loaf combines the classic taste of gingerbread cookies inside a soft and moist home baked bread. Perfect for holiday snacking or gifting!
‣ 2 cup all-purpose flour ‣ 1 tablespoon ground ginger ‣ 2 teaspoon ground cinnamon ‣ 1 teaspoon ground allspice ‣ 1 teaspoon baking soda ‣ 1/2 teaspoon ground cloves ‣ 1/4 teaspoon salt ‣ 1/2 cup unsalted butter ‣ 1/4 cup granulated sugar ‣ 1/2 cup molasses ‣ 1 teaspoon vanilla extract ‣ 2 egg ‣ 1 cup buttermilk
1
In a medium bowl, whisk together the flour, ginger, allspice, cinnamon, baking soda, cloves, and salt, then set the bowl nearby.
2
Using a stand mixer (or hand mixer + large bowl), whip up the sugar until nice and creamy.
3
Set your mixer speed to low, then add in the molasses, eggs, and vanilla.
4
Keeping your mixer on, slowly add the dry ingredients and the buttermilk to the bowl. Add a bit of each, alternating between each addition.
5
Spray a 9x5 bread loaf pan with cooking spray, then pour in the batter. Once done, send it off to bake!