Eat Like The Great Gatsby—Bake Soft Gingerbread!

As the holidays approach, bake a sweet seasonal treat that fills your days with comfort and joy.  A bonus is this retro recipe makes your entire house smell like cinnamon goodness!

To make this recipe, you’ll need:
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- ½ cup sugar
- 1 cup molasses
- 1 teaspoon ginger
- ½ teaspoon cinnamon
- 1 cup sour cream  
- 3 eggs
- 2 cups flour
- 1 teaspoon baking soda
- ½ cup chopped raisins (optional)
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1. Preheat the oven to 350 °F.  Grease a 9” by 5” bread pan with butter.
2. Mix the liquid ingredients together. 
3. Add the spices. 
4. Mix in the dry ingredients. 
5. Pour the dough in the bread pan.  Bake it for about 65 minutes.  The gingerbread is ready when you can insert a toothpick into the loaf, and it comes out clean. 
6. Allow the loaf to cool for at least 10 minutes before you remove it from the bread pan. 

​Enjoy this treat!