Mendenhall Sourdough Gingerbread
Experience the warm, spiced perfection of Mendenhall Sourdough Gingerbread, a delightful twist on the classic holiday treat. This recipe combines the tangy depth of an active, bubbly sourdough starter with the rich sweetness of molasses, a trio of warming spices—ginger, cinnamon, and cloves—and just the right touch of buttery goodness for a moist, tender crumb. Perfectly balanced and easy to prepare, this gingerbread comes together in under an hour, making it a cozy dessert or snack ideal for family gatherings or festive celebrations. Dust with powdered sugar for a simple yet elegant finish, and serve it on its own or alongside a dollop of whipped cream for an extra indulgence. Tagging keywords: sourdough gingerbread recipe, festive spiced dessert, holiday baking ideas.
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 1 cup sourdough starter (active and bubbly)
- 1.5 cups all-purpose flour
- 0.75 cup molasses
- 0.5 cup granulated sugar
- 0.5 cup unsalted butter (melted and cooled)
- 0.5 cup milk
- 2 large eggs
- 1 tablespoon ground ginger
- 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
- 0.5 teaspoon ground cloves
- 1 teaspoon baking soda
- 0.5 teaspoon salt
- 2 tablespoons powdered sugar (optional, for dusting)
Instructions
Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and grease a 9x9-inch baking pan with butter or cooking spray.
In a large mixing bowl, whisk together the sourdough starter, melted butter, molasses, milk, and eggs until smooth and well combined.
In a separate bowl, sift together the flour, granulated sugar, ground ginger, cinnamon, cloves, baking soda, and salt.
Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet ingredients, stirring until just combined. Do not overmix; the batter should be thick and slightly lumpy.
Pour the batter into the prepared baking pan, spreading it evenly with a spatula.
Bake in the preheated oven for 35-40 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean.
Remove the gingerbread from the oven and allow it to cool in the pan for 10-15 minutes before transferring to a wire rack to cool completely.
Once cooled, dust the top with powdered sugar if desired. Slice into squares and serve.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
3001 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 112.7 g | 144% | |
| Saturated Fat | 66.7 g | 334% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 0.2 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 645 mg | 215% | |
| Sodium | 2735 mg | 119% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 469.6 g | 171% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 8.4 g | 30% | |
| Total Sugars | 301.2 g | ||
| Protein | 39.5 g | 79% | |
| Vitamin D | 3.3 mcg | 17% | |
| Calcium | 800 mg | 62% | |
| Iron | 23.0 mg | 128% | |
| Potassium | 4189 mg | 89% | |
*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.
