Makes 4 individual loaves
Streusel Topping (double to top
Old Fashioned Gingerbread):
1/3 cup sifted flour
2 tablespoons light brown sugar
2 tablespoons granulated sugar
1/2 teaspoon nutmeg
3 tablespoons soft butter
Combine all ingredients. Mix with fork until well blended. Set aside.
Batter:
1/3 cup milk
1 teaspoon vinegar
2 cups sifted flour
1 1/2 teaspoons baking soda
1/4 teaspoon salt
1/2 teaspoon ginger
1/2 teaspoon cinnamon
1/4 teaspoon cloves
2 egg whites
1/2 cup butter, melted
2 egg yolks
1 cup light molasses
Preheat oven to 350º. Grease & flour 4 4½x2½x1½" individual loaf pans
Combine milk & vinegar. Mix well. Set aside. Sift flour with baking powder, baking soda & spices. Set aside. Beat egg whites, in small bowl, until stiff. In large bowl beat butter, egg yolks, molasses & milk-vinegar mixture at medium speed until well blended & smooth. At low speed, beat in flour until just combined. Fold in egg whites.
Turn into prepared pans (½ full). Sprinkle topping over batter. Bake 20-25 minutes. Cool in pans on rack for 10 minutes. Remove pan & cool partially on rack. Serve warm with butter or cream cheese.