Fluffy Gingerbread

🛒 Ingredients (Check Off As You Measure)

• 2 cups all-purpose flour
• 1 teaspoon baking soda
• 1/2 teaspoon salt
• 1 tablespoon ground ginger
• 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
• 1/2 teaspoon ground cloves
• 1/2 cup unsalted butter, softened
• 1/2 cup brown sugar, packed
• 1 large egg
• 3/4 cup molasses
• 1 cup hot water

🍳 Step-by-Step Instructions

1. Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease a 9x5-inch loaf pan and line it with parchment paper for easy removal.
2. In a medium bowl, whisk together the flour, baking soda, salt, ginger, cinnamon, and cloves. Set aside.
3. In a large bowl, cream the softened butter and brown sugar until light and fluffy. Beat in the egg, then stir in the molasses until well combined.
4. Add the dry ingredients to the wet mixture in three additions, alternating with the hot water, starting and ending with the dry. Mix just until smooth—don't overmix.
5. Pour the batter into the prepared pan and bake for 45-50 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean. Let cool in the pan for 10 minutes, then transfer to a wire rack to cool completely.