Country Christmas Gingerbread

Celebrate the season with the warm, nostalgic flavors of homemade gingerbread. This classic loaf is rich with molasses, fragrant spices, and a hint of fresh ginger—made even better with The Farmer’s Cow milk and a farm-fresh egg. Baked to perfection and dusted with powdered sugar, it’s a simple, wholesome treat that brings holiday cheer to every slice.

Yield: 10 servings

Ingredients

• 1 ¼ cup all-purpose flour
• ½ tsp cinnamon
• ¼ tsp allspice
• ¼ tsp ground cloves
• ¼ tsp nutmeg
• ¼ tsp baking soda
• ¼ tsp salt
• ½ cup mild molasses
• 1/3 cup The Farmer’s Cow milk
• 1/3 cup sugar
• ¼ cup butter, melted
• 1 tbsp ginger puree or fresh grated ginger root
• 1 The Farmer’s Cow large egg

Instructions

1. Preheat oven to 350 degrees. Grease and flour one 9x5 loaf pan.
2. Combine flour, spices, baking soda, and salt in a bowl.
3. In a separate bowl, combine molasses, milk, sugar, butter, ginger, and egg. Beat until well mixed. Add dry mixture and beat at low speed, scraping the bowl occasionally, until well combined.
4. Pour batter into prepared pan(s) and bake for 30-35 minutes or until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean. Cool for 10 minutes and remove from pan. Let cool completely.
5. Dust with powdered sugar before slicing (optional).

Date Posted: December 2, 2025

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