Gingerbread USDA Recipe for Schools

Age Group: Ages 6-18
Serving Size: 50-100
Gingerbread is a sweet splurge with loads of flavor from ginger, cinnamon, molasses, and lemon zest.
NSLP/SBP CREDITING INFORMATION
1 piece provides 1 oz equivalent grains.
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Instructions
 

  • Place flour, baking soda, ginger, cinnamon, and cloves in a commercial mixer (batch as needed). Using a paddle attachment, mix on low speed for 1 minute. Leave dry ingredients in mixer. Set aside for step 4.
  • Combine margarine, sugar, molasses, and boiling water in a large bowl. Stir until margarine is melted.
  • Add eggs.
  • Add molasses mixture to dry ingredients and stir until lumps are removed.
  • (Optional) Add lemon or orange zest.
  • Pour 1 qt 2 cups (about 3 lb) batter into a half steam table pan (12" x 10" x 2¹⁄2") lightly coated with pan-release spray.
    For 50 servings, use 2 pans.
    For 100 servings, use 4 pans.
  • Bake until edges are dark and middle is firm to touch:
    Conventional oven: 350 °F for 35–45 minutes.
    Convection oven: 325 °F for 30–35 minutes.
  • Portion: Cut each pan 5 x 5 (25 pieces per pan).
    Serve 1 piece.

Nutrition INFORMATION

Nutrition Facts
Gingerbread USDA Recipe for Schools
Amount Per Serving 1 piece
Calories 166 Calories from Fat 36
% Daily Value*
Total Fat 4g6%
Saturated Fat 1g6%
Cholesterol 24mg8%
Sodium 140mg6%
Potassium 310mg9%
Total Carbohydrate 31g10%
Dietary Fiber 1g4%
Total Sugars 19g21%
Protein 3g6%
Vitamin D 5IU33%
Calcium 45mg5%
Iron 1mg6%
*
*Marketing Guide

Notes

Cooking Process #2: Same-Day Service.
Yield / Volume
50 Servings:
About 6 lb
About 3 qt/2 steam table pans
(12" x 10" x 2¹⁄2")
100 Servings:
About 12 lb
About 1 gal 2 qt/4 steam table pans
(12" x 10" x 2¹⁄2")