Spiced Gyngerbrede Recipe

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Spiced Gyngerbrede
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Ingredients:

  • 1/2 cup shortening
  • 2 3/4 cups flour
  • 1/2 tsp salt
  • 1/2 cup brown sugar
  • 1 tsp cinnamon
  • 3 eggs
  • 1 tsp mace
  • 1 cup molasses or 1 cup sorghum
  • 1 tsp nutmeg
  • 1/4 cup orange juice
  • 1/2 cup raisins
  • 1/4 cup brandy or 1/4 cup fruit juice or 1/4 cup coffee

Directions:

  1. George Washington's mother's recipe uses no ginger.
  2. Fruit juice or coffee may be substituted for brandy.
  3. Cream shortening and orange rind together.
  4. Add brown sugar gradually and cream thoroughly.
  5. Blend in well beaten eggs.
  6. Beat hard for 1-2 minutes to make a smooth batter.
  7. Sift flour, soda, salt and spices together and add to creamed mixture alternately with the molasses and mix of orange juice/brandy.
  8. Add raisins.
  9. Pour in well greased and floured 8 X 12 X 2-1/2 pan. bake at 350 degrees for 30-35 minutes.
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Nutrition Facts

Per ServingPer 100 g
Amount Per 1 Serving
Calories 5538.13 Kcal (23187 kJ)
Calories from fat 1822.24 Kcal
% Daily Value*
Total Fat 202.47g 311%
Cholesterol 491.04mg 164%
Sodium 11964.68mg 499%
Potassium 6942.53mg 148%
Total Carbs 849.08g 283%
Sugars 367.1g 1468%
Dietary Fiber 53.95g 216%
Protein 72.89g 146%
Vitamin C 47.6mg 79%
Iron 49.6mg 276%
Calcium 2146.8mg 215%
Amount Per 100 g
Calories 352.2 Kcal (1475 kJ)
Calories from fat 115.89 Kcal
% Daily Value*
Total Fat 12.88g 311%
Cholesterol 31.23mg 164%
Sodium 760.91mg 499%
Potassium 441.52mg 148%
Total Carbs 54g 283%
Sugars 23.35g 1468%
Dietary Fiber 3.43g 216%
Protein 4.64g 146%
Vitamin C 3mg 79%
Iron 3.2mg 276%
Calcium 136.5mg 215%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.
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Tastes

  • salty
  • savory
  • bitter
  • sweet
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Weightwatchers Points

  • 126.8
    Points
  • 147
    PointsPlus

Good Points

  • saturated fat free,
  • good source of fiber

Bad Points

  • High in Sodium,
  • High in Sugar,
  • High in Total Fat

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