Ginger Gingerbread

Name: Ginger Gingerbread
Yield: Makes One 5-By-9-inch Loaf
Ingredients: 1 tablespoon pure vanilla extract; ¼ cup crystallized (candied) ginger, coarsely chopped; ⅓ cup blackstrap molasses; 1 teaspoon ground allspice; 2 large eggs, beaten; 1 tablespoon grated fresh ginger; ⅔ cup organic buttermilk; 1 cup tapioca flour; 2 teaspoons guar gum; 1½ teaspoons baking powder; ½ cup (1 stick) plus 3 tablespoons unsalted butter at room temperature; ⅓ cup granulated sugar; ½ cup packed light brown sugar; 2 teaspoons ground cinnamon; ½ cup packed dark brown sugar; ¼ teaspoon baking soda; ¼ teaspoon kosher salt; 1 cup cornstarch; ⅔ cup sorghum flour; ½ teaspoon ground cloves

Preparation info

Makes
One 5-By-9 inch
Loaf

Difficulty
Easy

Appears in

Blackbird Bakery Gluten-Free

By Karen Morgan

Published 2010

About

This gingerbread is a gorgeous way to warm even the coldest of hearts, as it is brimming with spices that are aromatic and satisfying. The flavor is layered and complex, with ginger in two different forms, making it all the more indulgent. One bite is never enough, very much like love.

Ingredients

⅔ cup sorghum flour
1 cup cornstarch
1 cup

Dessert
Vegetarian
Spicy
Bread
Gluten-free

Method

Position an oven rack in the center of the oven. Preheat the oven to 350°F. Liberally butter a 5-by-9-inch loaf pan.

In a stand mixer fitted with the paddle attachment, combine all the