Ingredients

  • 1 34 cups whole wheat pastry flour
  • 2 12 teaspoons ground cinnamon
  • 2 12 teaspoons ground ginger
  • 34 teaspoon ground nutmeg
  • 2 teaspoons baking powder
  • 12 teaspoon baking soda
  • 14 teaspoon salt
  • 13 cup crystallized ginger, chopped
  • 2 eggs, large
  • 1 egg white, large
  • 12 cup light olive oil
  • 12 cup molasses
  • 13 cup brown sugar, firmly packed
  • 1 cup canned pumpkin

Method

  • Preheat oven to 350 degrees.
  • Lightly grease a 9 x 9 inch baking pan.
  • In a large mixing bowl, whisk together whole wheat pastry flour, ground cinnamon, ground ginger, ground nutmeg, baking powder, baking soda, and salt; mix in chopped crystallized ginger.
  • In a medium mixing bowl, whisk together eggs, egg white, light olive oil, molasses, brown sugar, and canned pumpkin.
  • Add wet ingredients to dry, and mix until just combined; then spoon batter into prepared baking pan.
  • Bake gingerbread for 35 to 40 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean.
  • Transfer to a wire rack to cool completely.
  • Cover, and refrigerate for 2 to 3 days before serving (for a more flavorful and moist gingerbread).