Scottish Gingerbread Recipe

Recipesfull introduces to you: Popular Recipes. (Scottish Gingerbread Recipe). This gingerbread differs from our own North American one although both have European origins.

Brief

Servings: 18

Yield: 1 - 9 x 13 inch cake

Scottish Gingerbread Recipe

Ingredients

1 cup butter

softened

½ cup white sugar

¾ cup molasses

2 eggs

1 cup beer

1 ¾ cups all-purpose flour

1 ¾ cups whole wheat flour

1 tablespoon ground ginger

1 teaspoon ground cinnamon

¼ teaspoon ground cloves

¼ teaspoon ground nutmeg

1 teaspoon baking soda

½ cup raisins

½ cup diced candied orange peel

½ cup finely chopped almonds

Dessert

Directions

Step 1

Stir together the flours spices and baking soda.

Step 2

In a large bowl cream the butter or margarine with the sugar and molasses. Beat in the eggs then the beer. Beat the flour mixture into the creamed mixture. Stir in the raisins orange peel and almonds. Turn the batter into a greased and floured 9 x 13 inch baking pan.

Step 3

Bake at 325 degrees F (165 degrees C) for 40 minutes or until done. Transfer to a rack to cool.

Nutritional Information

Scottish Gingerbread Recipe

Servings Per Recipe:18

Calories: 297.9

% Daily Value *

Protein: 4.5g 9%

Carbohydrates: 43.1g 14%

Dietary Fiber: 2.3g 9%

Sugars: 15.8g

Fat: 12.5g 19%

Saturated Fat: 6.8g 34%

Cholesterol: 47.8mg 16%

Vitamin A Iu: 344.5IU 7%

Niacin Equivalents: 2.8mg 21%

Vitamin B6: 0.2mg 10%

Vitamin C: 0.1mg

Folate: 32.4mcg 8%

Calcium: 50.8mg 5%

Iron: 2mg 11%

Magnesium: 62.9mg 23%

Potassium: 329.1mg 9%

Sodium: 157.4mg 6%

Thiamin: 0.2mg 17%

Calories From Fat: 112.9

*Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.

**Nutrient information is not available for all ingredients. Amount is based on available nutrient data.

(-)Information is not currently available for this nutrient. If you are following a medically restrictive diet, please consult your doctor or registered dietitian before preparing this recipe for personal consumption.

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