Pam; or other nonstick
; lecithin based
; cooking spray
1 1/2 c Unbleached white flour
1 c Sugar
2 ts Ginger; (dry, not fresh)
1 ts Cinnamon; preferably Saigon
; or Canela cinnamon
1/2 c Solid vegetable shortening
1 ts Baking soda
3/4 ts Salt
1 c Buttermilk; measured into a
-2
; cup measuring cup
1 Egg; beaten
3 tb Dark; (blackstrap)
; molasses,
; unsulphured
Preheat oven to 350 degrees. Spray an 8 x 11.5 x 2-inch baking dish with
cooking spray. Spray, as well, the bowl of a measuring tablespoon. Set both
aside.
Combine flour, sugar, ginger, and cinnamon in a bowl. Using a pastry
blender or two knives, cut in shortening. Scoop out about 1/3 cup of this
mixture, and set aside for topping.
Add the soda and salt to the buttermilk, stirring. It will foam. Set aside.
Pour egg into larger amount of topping. Add the molasses, measuring it in
the sprayed tablespoon and pouring it in directly. Stir the batter a few
times, then add the buttermilk mixture. Stir to blend ingredients, but
don’t worry about a few lumps. Turn batter into prepared baking dish and
sprinkle with topping. Bake in preheated oven for 30 minutes, or until
toothpick tests clean.
Serve, if possible when still warm, plain or with whipped cream, ice cream,
frozen yogurt, or baked apple.
Yields
1 servings