5 1/2 tablespoons minced crystallized ginger |
1/2 cup dried currants or 1/2 cup raisins |
2 tablespoons brandy |
2 cups unbleached all-purpose flour, sifted |
1 tablespoon ground ginger |
2 teaspoons pumpkin pie spice |
1 1/2 teaspoons baking soda |
1/4 teaspoon salt |
3/4 cup cooked pumpkin puree, plus |
2 tablespoons cooked pumpkin puree |
1/2 cup low-fat buttermilk, plus |
2 tablespoons low-fat buttermilk |
1 teaspoon vanilla extract |
2 large egg whites |
1 large egg |
3/4 cup packed golden brown sugar, plus |
3 tablespoons packed golden brown sugar |
1/2 cup unsulphured molasses (light) |
1/4 cup vegetable oil |