Scottish Gingerbread

This gingerbread differs from our own North American one although both have European origins.

• Calories: 298 Calories

Ingredients

• 2 eggs
• 1 teaspoon baking soda
• ½ cup white sugar
• 1 ¾ cups all-purpose flour
• 1 cup butter, softened
• ¼ teaspoon ground nutmeg
• 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
• ½ cup raisins
• ¼ teaspoon ground cloves
• ¾ cup molasses
• 1 tablespoon ground ginger
• ½ cup finely chopped almonds
• 1 cup beer
• 1 ¾ cups whole wheat flour
• ½ cup diced candied orange peel

Recipe Instructions

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.