Ingredients

  • 2 cups all-purpose flour
  • 2 teaspoons baking powder
  • 1/2 teaspoon baking soda
  • 1/4 teaspoon salt
  • 2 teaspoons ground ginger
  • 1 teaspoon cinnamon
  • 1/2 cup unsalted butter, softened
  • 1/4 cup granulated sugar
  • 1/4 cup packed brown sugar
  • 1 large egg
  • 2/3 cup unsulphured molasses
  • 2/3 cup milk

Method

  • Preheat oven to 350°F.
  • Grease and flour a 9 x 5" loaf pan.
  • In a bowl, measure the flour, baking powder, baking soda, salt, ginger and cinnamon; set aside.
  • In a mixing bowl, beat the butter and sugars until light and fluffy on medium speed. Beat in the egg and continue beating until combined.
  • Combine the molasses and milk in a small bowl. Remove the butter mixture from the mixer. Alternate adding the flour and milk mixtures to the butter mixture. Fold the batter together with a rubber spatula.
  • Pour the batter into your prepared loaf pan. Bake for approximately 50 minutes or until done. Let cool in pan.