Gingerbread Mix

This homemade gingerbread mix is the ultimate pantry staple for cozy winter baking. By combining unbleached flour, sugar, and a robust blend of warm spices like cinnamon, ginger, and cloves, you create a foundation for moist, aromatic treats. The vegetable shortening ensures a tender crumb, while the baking powder and soda provide the perfect lift. Ideal for holiday gatherings, school bake sales, or a quick afternoon snack, this mix allows you to whip up fresh gingerbread with just the addition of wet ingredients. It captures that nostalgic, home-style flavor that brings warmth to any table. Store it in an airtight container for quick access whenever the craving for spicy, sweet comfort food strikes.

Cuisine: Global

Courses: Desserts

Difficulty: Beginner

Servings: 13

Calories: 2815.9

Dietary: Vegan, Vegetarian

Description

This homemade gingerbread mix is the ultimate pantry staple for cozy winter baking. By combining unbleached flour, sugar, and a robust blend of warm spices like cinnamon, ginger, and cloves, you create a foundation for moist, aromatic treats. The vegetable shortening ensures a tender crumb, while the baking powder and soda provide the perfect lift. Ideal for holiday gatherings, school bake sales, or a quick afternoon snack, this mix allows you to whip up fresh gingerbread with just the addition of wet ingredients. It captures that nostalgic, home-style flavor that brings warmth to any table. Store it in an airtight container for quick access whenever the craving for spicy, sweet comfort food strikes.

Ingredients

2 cups Unbleached Flour
1 cup Sugar
1 tablespoon Baking Powder
1 teaspoon Salt
1 teaspoon Baking Soda
1 teaspoon Ground Cloves
1 tablespoon Ground Ginger
1 tablespoon Ground Cinnamon
2 cups Vegetable Shortening

Directions

1
Sift the flour, sugar, baking powder, salt, baking soda, cloves, ginger, and cinnamon together into a large mixing bowl to ensure even distribution of spices.
2
Using a pastry blender or two forks, cut the vegetable shortening into the dry ingredients until the mixture resembles coarse cornmeal.
3
Transfer the finished mix into a large airtight container.
4
Label the container with the date and contents.

Nutrition Facts

Servings 13

Amount Per Serving
Calories 2815.9kcal

% Daily Value *
Total Fat 124.8g192%
Saturated Fat 41.8g209%
Cholesterol 0.0mg0%
Sodium 2109.6mg88%
Total Carbohydrate 368.9g123%
Dietary Fiber 13.0g52%
Sugars 1.4g
Protein 48.0g96%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily value may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.

Keywords: gingerbread, mix, dry mix, baking, cookies, cinnamon, ginger, cloves, pantry staple, holiday baking, shortening, flour, sugar, spices, winter, comfort food, make ahead

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