Gingerbread
Gingerbread
Gingerbread (/ˈdʒɪndʒərbrɛd/), from the Old French gingebras, is a type of baked good typically flavored with ginger, cloves, nutmeg or cinnamon and sweetened with honey, sugar or molasses.
Etymology
The term "gingerbread" comes from the Old French gingebras, meaning "preserved ginger". The first documented trade of gingerbread biscuits dates to the 17th century, where they were sold in monasteries, pharmacies, and town square farmers' markets.
Ingredients
Gingerbread is made with a variety of ingredients, including ginger, cloves, nutmeg, cinnamon, honey, sugar, and molasses. These ingredients are combined to create a dough that is then baked to create the final product.
Variations
There are many variations of gingerbread, including gingerbread houses, gingerbread men, and gingerbread cookies. These variations often involve different shapes and decorations, but the base ingredients remain the same.
Health Benefits
Gingerbread has several potential health benefits due to its ginger content. Ginger is known for its anti-inflammatory and antioxidant effects, and it may help with digestion, reduce nausea, and fight the flu and common cold.
See Also
External links
- Medical encyclopedia article on Gingerbread
- Wikipedia's article - Gingerbread
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