High Altitude Gingerbread Recipe

Ingredients

• 2 ½ cups all-purpose flour, sifted for smooth consistency
• 1 tsp baking soda (adjusted for altitude)
• ½ tsp baking powder (helps controlled rise)
• ½ tsp salt
• 1 tbsp ground ginger (fresh and pungent for authentic warmth)
• 1 tsp ground cinnamon
• ½ tsp ground cloves
• ¼ tsp freshly grated nutmeg
• ½ cup unsalted butter, softened to room temperature
• ¾ cup packed dark brown sugar (adds moist molasses depth)
• ⅓ cup unsulfured molasses (intense flavor and color)
• 1 large egg, at room temperature
• ½ cup whole milk, warmed slightly to combine easily
• 1 tsp vanilla extract