Gingerbread!!

This recipe is from my favorite chef. He is my cousin, Nick, and he is a graduate of the CIA - the Culinary Institute of Amerca. I am so happy to have re-connected with him and to be sharing recipes. Hope you all enjoy!

Gingerbread!

1 1/2 cups water

1 cup molasses

1 teaspoon baking soda

4 ounces butter

1 cup brown sugar

1 egg

1/2 teaspoon salt

2 teaspoons ground ginger

1 1/4 teaspoon cinnamon

pinch of ground cloves

2 1/2 cups flour

1 tablespoon baking powder

Pre heat oven to 350 degrees

1. Bring water and molasses to a boil and remove from heat. Add baking soda. Use a bigger pot than needed because the baking soda will cause the water to froth. Set aside.

2. Combine all ingredients from salt down.

3. Cream butter and sugar together until light and creamy. Add the egg and incorporate into butter mixture.

4. Alternate molasses mix and dry ingredients a little at a time until all is incorporated.

5. Butter and flour a large baking dish. Add the gingerbread batter and bake for approx. 30-35 mintues.

Serve with stewed apples and vanilla ice cream.

Yum Yum!!!