GLUTEN-FREE GINGERBREAD LOAVES

Gluten-Free Gingerbread Loaves image

I only cook and bake gluten-free foods, and when I give these molasses-spiked loaves to friends, no one can taste the difference. -Erin Mendelssohn, La Quinta, California

Provided by Taste of Home

Time 55m

Yield 3 mini loaves (6 slices each).

Number Of Ingredients 11

Ingredients

3/4 cup molasses
3/4 cup boiling water
1/2 cup butter, softened
1/2 cup sugar
2 eggs
2-1/2 cups gluten-free all-purpose baking flour
2-1/2 teaspoons xanthan gum
2 teaspoons ground ginger
1 teaspoon baking powder
1/2 teaspoon baking soda
1/2 teaspoon salt

Steps:

In a small bowl, combine molasses and boiling water; set aside. , In a large bowl, cream butter and sugar until light and fluffy. Add eggs. Gradually add molasses mixture. Combine the flour, xanthan gum, ginger, baking powder, baking soda and salt; gradually add to creamed mixture., Transfer to three 5-3/4x3x2-in. loaf pans coated with cooking spray. Bake at 325° for 35-40 minutes or until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean. Cool for 10 minutes before removing from pans to wire racks.,

Nutrition Facts : Calories 170 calories, Fat 6g fat (3g saturated fat), Cholesterol 37mg cholesterol, Sodium 176mg sodium, Carbohydrate 28g carbohydrate (14g sugars, Fiber 2g fiber), Protein 2g protein. Diabetic Exchanges