![\"raised-gingerbread-loaf-from-the-rowdy-baker\"](\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.therowdybaker.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/09\/Raised-Gingerbread-Loaf-from-The-Rowdy-Baker.jpg?resize=584%2C373\")
This is definitely not your Grandma’s gingerbread!\u00a0It’s a tender, rich yeast bread with the fragrance and flavor of spicy gingerbread…just not as sweet. (Don’t expect cake.)<\/p>\nThis is definitely not your Grandma’s gingerbread!\u00a0It’s a tender, rich yeast bread with the fragrance and flavor of spicy gingerbread…just not as sweet. (Don’t expect cake.)<\/p>\n
And oh, my<\/em>, does it toast well! When I took my first bite of a toasted slice, I immediately thought of cinnamon raisin bread, with a\u00a0delectable\u00a0hint of Boston brown bread. I love them both, so I was very pleased with the outcome. I sure hope you like raisins, because they really make this bread special. Since the dough isn’t\u00a0overly sweet, those little sugary bits of raisins\u00a0add interest to the finished loaf. You could successfully substitute any chopped, dried fruit though, for a similar effect.<\/p>\n Can you imagine the French toast it made?\u00a0C’est d\u00e9licieux! The recipe makes two loaves of bread, or you can make one loaf and turn the other half of the dough into Gingerbread Sticks! Half of the dough will make 20 long sticks or 40 short ones. You may want to go for the short variety for two reasons: They are fairly soft (especially the next day), so\u00a0the short ones are sturdier.\u00a0And,\u00a0if you offer my Orange Cream Cheese Dip with the long sticks, you’re going to get the dreaded double-dipping!<\/p>\n So. Warm slices slathered in butter, toast (my personal favorite), French toast, or Gingerbreadsticks. Pretty versatile! I don’t think it would be your go-to bread for a ham and cheese sandwich, but still…lots of good reasons to make a\u00a0batch.<\/p>\n Combine yeast and molasses mixtures, then add eggs.<\/p><\/div>\n Add flour. Not too much – this should be a sticky dough!<\/p><\/div>\n It’s a little sticky. Grease your bowl and your hands and toss the dough to coat it completely. Let it rise.<\/p><\/div>\n Form loaves, let them rise (it can take up to 2 hours for a sweet dough like this) and bake.<\/p><\/div>\n Swipe a little butter on the hot bread for a pretty shine.<\/p><\/div>\n Or make Gingerbreadsticks.<\/p><\/div>\n Brush with a little egg wash and sprinkle with coarse sugar before baking.<\/p><\/div>\n I like to dip\u00a0the Gingerbreadsticks in whipped cream, but for a little more flavor, make this easy Orange Cream Cheese Dip: \u00a0Beat together 8 ounces of cream cheese, 1\/4 cup heavy cream, and 2 tablespoons concentrated orange juice. When smooth and creamy, gradually add 1 cup powdered sugar. Dip away!<\/p>\n Wait until you smell this dough baking! Mmmmmm.<\/p>\n Lorinda<\/p>\n <\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":" This is definitely not your Grandma’s gingerbread!\u00a0It’s a tender, rich yeast bread with the fragrance and flavor of spicy gingerbread…just not as sweet. (Don’t expect cake.) And oh, my, does it toast well! When I took my first bite of … Continue reading ![\"raised-gingerbread-loaf-toasted-the-rowdy-baker\"](\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.therowdybaker.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/09\/Raised-Gingerbread-Loaf-toasted-The-Rowdy-Baker.jpg?resize=584%2C396\")
<\/p>\n![\"gingerbread-french-toast\"](\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.therowdybaker.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/09\/gingerbread-french-toast-1.jpg?resize=584%2C390\")
<\/p>\n![\"gingerbreadsticks-from-the-rowdy-baker\"](\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.therowdybaker.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/09\/Gingerbreadsticks-from-The-Rowdy-Baker.jpg?resize=584%2C891\")
<\/p>\n \t\nRaised Gingerbread Loaf<\/div>\n<\/div>\nAuthor: The Rowdy Baker<\/span><\/div>\nMakes two loaves or one loaf and 20 long (or 40 short) Gingerbreadsticks.<\/div>\n\nIngredients<\/div>\n\n
\nInstructions<\/div>\n\n\n
<\/div>\n3.5.3208<\/div>\n<\/div>\n![\"Combine](\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.therowdybaker.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/09\/Gingerbread-Raised-Loaf-add-eggs-1024x683.jpg?resize=584%2C390\")
![\"Add](\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.therowdybaker.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/09\/Gingerbread-Raised-Loaf-add-flour.jpg?resize=584%2C390\")
![\"It's](\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.therowdybaker.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/09\/Gingerbread-Raised-Loaf-ready-to-rise.jpg?resize=584%2C390\")
![\"Form](\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.therowdybaker.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/09\/Gingerbread-Raised-Loaf-spray-or-grease-the-pan-and-form-loaves.jpg?resize=584%2C380\")
![\"Swipe](\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.therowdybaker.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/09\/Gingerbread-Raised-Loaf-swipe-a-little-butter-on-the-top-for-some-shine.jpg?resize=584%2C366\")
![\"Or](\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.therowdybaker.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/09\/Gingerbread-Raised-Loaf-cut-strips-for-breadsticks.jpg?resize=584%2C398\")
![\"Brush](\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.therowdybaker.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/09\/Gingerbreadsticks-hot-from-the-oven.jpg?resize=584%2C876\")