Gingerbread Loaf
from https://www.tastesoflizzyt.com/

Soft, moist, molasses quick bread is perfectly seasoned with ginger and nutmeg. Gingerbread Loaf gives that classic holiday flavor that you love!

2 cups all-purpose flour 240 grams
1 teaspoon baking soda
2 teaspoons ginger
3/4 teaspoon nutmeg
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/2 cup brown sugar (packed)
1/2 cup butter (softened)
1/2 cup molasses
1 teaspoon vanilla
2 large eggs
1 cup buttermilk*
powdered sugar for dusting the top if desired

Preheat the oven to 350 degrees.

In a mixing bowl, thoroughly stir together the flour, baking soda, ginger, nutmeg and salt. Set aside.

In a large mixing bowl, cream together the sugar and butter until well combined. Add the molasses and vanilla.
Mix well. Add the eggs, one at a time, until well mixed.
Add the flour mixture to the sugar mixture alternately with the buttermilk, stirring just until blended after each addition.

Spoon the batter into a greased 9x5 inch loaf pan and bake at 350 degrees for 45-50 minutes.

Cool in the pan for 10 minutes.

Remove from the pan and cool.

Makes 1 loaf

Notes
*In place of buttermilk, you can place one tablespoon of vinegar in the bottom of a 1 cup measuring cup. Fill the rest of the cup with milk. Allow the mixture to sit for 5 minutes before using.