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Spiced Scottish Gingerbread Loaf: A Festive Delight
Edinburgh Gingerbread Recipe 🏴
Overview:
- Name: Edinburgh Gingerbread
- Category: Breads
- Keywords: Dessert, Fruit, Nuts, Scottish, European, Kid Friendly, Potluck, Spicy, Christmas, Weeknight, Oven, Beginner Cook, < 4 Hours, Easy, Inexpensive
- Rating: 4.5 ⭐
- Review Count: 4
- Servings: 8
- Yield: 1 gingerbread loaf
- Calories: 471 per serving
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 1 hour 30 minutes
- Total Time: 1 hour 40 minutes
Ingredients:
| Quantity | Ingredient |
|---|---|
| 8 | Plain flour |
| 1 | Baking soda |
| 2 | Ground ginger |
| 1 | Cinnamon |
| 1 | Salt |
| 6 | Unsalted butter |
| 6 | Molasses |
| 4 | Brown sugar |
| 6 | Milk |
| 2 | Eggs |
| 2 | Sultanas |
Instructions:
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Prepare Dry Ingredients:
- Sift the plain flour, baking soda, ground ginger, cinnamon, and salt into a large mixing bowl.
- Stir in the sultanas to ensure they are evenly distributed throughout the dry mixture.
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Prepare Wet Ingredients:
- In a saucepan, melt the unsalted butter together with the molasses and brown sugar over low heat.
- Ensure the mixture remains somewhat cool, but the sugar should be completely dissolved.
- Once melted and combined, remove from heat and allow it to cool slightly.
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Combine Wet and Dry Ingredients:
- Add the milk to the cooled molasses mixture and stir well.
- Beat the eggs into the milk mixture until fully incorporated.
- Create a well in the center of the dry ingredients and pour the warm molasses mixture into it.
- Mix thoroughly to combine all ingredients into a smooth batter.
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Bake the Gingerbread:
- Preheat your oven to 325°F (160°C/Gas Mark 3).
- Grease and line a 2 lb loaf tin with parchment paper.
- Pour the gingerbread batter into the prepared loaf tin, spreading it evenly.
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Bake and Serve:
- Place the loaf tin in the preheated oven and bake for approximately 1 hour and 15 minutes, or until a skewer inserted into the center comes out clean.
- Once baked, remove the gingerbread from the oven and allow it to cool in the tin for a few minutes before transferring it to a wire rack to cool completely.
- Slice the Edinburgh Gingerbread into thick slices and serve either warm or at room temperature.
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Enjoy Your Homemade Edinburgh Gingerbread!
Notes:
- This recipe yields a deliciously spiced gingerbread loaf, perfect for sharing during festive gatherings or as a comforting treat with a cup of tea.
- Edinburgh Gingerbread has a dense and moist texture, making it an ideal dessert for any occasion.
- Feel free to customize this recipe by adding your favorite nuts or dried fruits for added texture and flavor.
- Store any leftovers in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 3 days, or freeze slices individually for longer storage. Simply thaw at room temperature before serving.
