Ingredients for one 10 portions loaf
4 Tbs. of unsalted butter
½ cup of sugar
2 eggs
½ cup of molasses
1 ½ cups of all purpose flour
1 Tsp. of baking soda
2 Tsp. of ground ginger
½ Tsp. of ground cinnamon
½ Tsp. of allspice.
¼ Tsp. of freshly grated nutmeg
½ cup of buttermilk
½ cup of minced crystallized ginger
Have all the ingredients at room temperature. Preheat the oven to 350°F. Line a 9-by-4 inch loaf pan with parchment paper. Mix the flour, baking powder and dry spices in a mixing bowl and set aside. In another mixing bowl beat the butter with an electric mixer for 1 minute on low speed. Add the sugar, increase the speed and beat it for about 3-4 minutes until fluffy. Add one egg at time beating for 1 minute each time until incorporated. Add the molasses. Reduce the speed and incorporate the flour with the spices and the buttermilk alternating and beginning and ending with the flour. Occasionally scrap down the sides of the bowl. Add the crystallized ginger and beat until everything is incorporated. Pour the batter in the previously prepared cake pan and bake it for about 50-55 minutes, until a toothpick inserted into the center of the bread comes out clean. Transfer the pan to a wire rack until cold.
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