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Uzbekistan Samarkand Central Asia

Good-for-you Gingerbread

Ingredients & Directions


1 c All purpose flour 1/2 ts Baking soda
1/2 c Whole-wheat flour 2 Egg whites, beaten slightly
1/4 c Packed brown sugar 1/2 c Buttermilk
3/4 ts Ground ginger 1/2 c Unsweetened applesauce
3/4 ts Ground cinnamon 1/2 c Molasses
1/2 ts Baking powder

1. Preheat oven to 350F. Lightly spray an 8x8x2 baking pan with
nonstick spray and set aside.

2. In a large bowl, stir together the all purpose flour, whole wheat
flour, brown sugar, ginger, cinnamon, baking soda and baking powder.

3. In a small bowl, combine the egg whites, buttermilk, applesauce,
and molasses. Add the buttermilk mixture to the flour mixture. Beat
with an electric mixer until combined.

4. Transfer the batter to the prepared pan. Bake for 30-35 minutes or
until a toothpick comes out clean. Cool on a wire rack for 10
minutes. Remove from pan and serve warm.

Per serving: 149 calories; 1 gm fat; 0 gm cholesterol.


Yields
9 servings