Gingerbread Loaf

By newbaucher

Enjoy the old-fashioned appeal of gingerbread in a loaf with this recipe originally from Holland. The moist spicy bread smells delicious while it’s baking… and slices are wonderful spread with cream cheese. This recipe makes two big loaves, so we have one to eat and one to freeze for later or to give away.

Ingredients

• 4 cups all-purpose flour
• 2 cups sugar
• 4 tsp. baking powder
• 2 tsp. ground cinnamon
• 1 ¼ tsp ground cloves
• 1 ¼ tsp ground nutmeg
• 1 tsp baking soda
• 1 tsp ground ginger
• 2 eggs
• 2 cups milk
• 1 cup maple syrup
• 2 Tbls. vegetable oil

Details

Servings 2

Preparation

Step 1

In a large bowl, combine the first eight ingredients. In another bowl, combine the eggs, milk, syrup and oil. Stir into the dry ingredients just until moistened (batter will be think). Pour into two greased 9-in. x 5-in. x 3-in. loaf pans.
Bake at 325° for 60-70 minutes or until a toothpick inserted near the center comes clean. Cool for 10 minutes before removing from pans to wire racks.