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Panamanian Gingerbread (Yiyimbre)
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Panamanian Gingerbread (Yiyimbre)

6 ingredients 20 min + 40 min 70 - 2x2 inch pieces openrecipes
Panamanian Gingerbread (Yiyimbre)

"This is a simple recipe for ginger bread. It is sold mostly in the Chiriqui province of Panama and is very popular. It uses fresh ginger so the flavor is hot and delicious. Try it with a glass of warm milk!"

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Estimated Nutrition (whole recipe, rough)

737
Calories
13g
Protein
26g
Fat
110g
Carbs
What these numbers assume — 6 portions →
Ingredient Portion assumed kcal
Flour 1 cup (125g) all-purpose 455
Vegetable 1 tbsp (14g) 120
Butter 1 tbsp (14g) 102
Molasses 1 tbsp (20g) 58
Ginger 1 tsp grated fresh (2g) 2
Salt 1 tsp (6g) 0

Totals for the whole recipe, adding one typical portion per ingredient — listed above. Quantities in the recipe are not counted, so this is a rough guide only — not suitable for medical or dietary planning.

Ingredients

  • 7 1/4 cups all-purpose flour
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt
  • 1/2 teaspoon baking powder
  • 1/2 cup vegetable shortening
  • 3/4 pound fresh ginger root, minced
  • 2 pints molasses

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