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wrote:
> I'm estimating it'd cost about $27 to buy the ingredients I don't have
> according to the recipe below. Do you think it's worth it?
>
>
> $3 sifter
> $6 cinnamon
> $5 ginger
> $5 cloves
> $5 molasses
> $3 buttermilk
> ---
> $27

homemade gongerbread is definitely worth it, but:

a small container of buttermilk should be less than 3 dollars. You can
get small amounts of spices very cheaply in bulk at many health food
stores. molasses is only about 3 dollars at the most.

>
> Cook Time : 45min
> Type of Prep : Bake
>
> An old-fashioned gingerbread recipe.
>
> INGREDIENTS:
> 2 cups all-purpose flour, sifted before measuring
> 1/3 cup sugar
> 1 teaspoon salt
> 1/2 teaspoon baking powder
> 1 teaspoon baking soda
> 1 teaspoon cinnamon
> 1 1/2 teaspoons ground ginger
> 1/2 teaspoon ground cloves
> 1/2 cup melted butter
> 1 cup molasses
> 1 egg
> 1/2 cup buttermilk or sour milk (1 teaspoon vinegar and enough
> milk to
> make 1/2 cup)
> 1/4 cup hot water
>
> PREPARATION:
>
> Preheat oven to 350°. Sift together the flour, sugar, salt,
> baking powder,
> baking soda, and spices. Stir in melted butter, molasses, egg,
> and
> buttermilk or sour milk. Beat in hot water. Pour batter into a
> generously
> greased and floured 8-inch square pan. Sponsored Links
> Bake for 45 to 50 minutes, until cake springs back when
> lightly touched with finger.
> Serve gingerbread with whipped cream or lemon sauce.
>

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