Rapid Gingerbread Bread Machine

Whip up the flavors of the holiday season in no time with this Rapid Gingerbread Bread Machine recipe! This easy, no-fuss recipe is perfect for busy bakers who want the warm, spiced aroma of homemade gingerbread without hours of effort. Made with rich molasses, fragrant ground ginger, cinnamon, and cloves, this quick bread delivers a cozy sweetness that pairs beautifully with a cup of tea or coffee. The bread machine does all the work—just add the ingredients like whole milk, melted butter, and brown sugar in the specified order, and let the magic happen. Ideal for family gatherings or a delightful snack, this moist and tender gingerbread is ready in just over two hours. Plus, it's effortless to store, keeping its fluffy texture for days when sealed properly. Perfect for fans of quick bread recipes, fast bread machine baking, and holiday spices!

Nutriscore Rating: 60/100

Prep Time:10 mins

Cook Time:120 mins

Total Time:130 mins

Servings: 8

Ingredients

• 1 cup Whole milk
• 2 tablespoons Unsalted butter, melted
• 1 large Egg
• 0.25 cup Molasses
• 2.5 cups All-purpose flour
• 0.25 cup Brown sugar, tightly packed
• 1 teaspoon Baking powder
• 0.5 teaspoon Baking soda
• 1 teaspoon Ground ginger
• 1 teaspoon Ground cinnamon
• 0.25 teaspoon Ground cloves
• 0.25 teaspoon Salt

Directions

Step 1

Add the ingredients to your bread machine’s baking pan in the order recommended by the manufacturer. Typically, liquids are added first, followed by dry ingredients, with the yeast or leavening agents on top.

Step 2

Start with the whole milk, melted unsalted butter, egg, and molasses.

Step 3

Next, layer in the all-purpose flour, brown sugar, baking powder, and baking soda.

Step 4

Add the ground ginger, ground cinnamon, ground cloves, and salt last.

Step 5

Select the ‘Quick Bread’ or ‘Cake’ setting on your bread machine. If your machine doesn’t have a preset for quick bread, use the standard bake cycle without a kneading phase, as this is not a yeast-based recipe.

Step 6

Press start and allow the bread machine to mix and bake the gingerbread.

Step 7

Once the cycle is complete, carefully remove the baking pan from the bread machine with oven mitts.

Step 8

Let the gingerbread cool in the pan for about 10 minutes, then transfer it to a wire rack to cool completely before slicing.

Step 9

Serve warm or at room temperature. Store leftovers in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 3 days.

Nutrition Facts

Serving size	782.3 grams (782.3g)

Amount per serving	% Daily Value*
Calories	2023

Total Fat 41.80g	54%
Saturated Fat 21.70g	109%
Polyunsaturated Fat 2.30g
Cholesterol 311mg	104%
Sodium 1926mg	84%
Total Carbohydrate 365.60g	133%
Dietary Fiber 9.90g	35%
Total Sugars 131.10g
Protein 46.10g	92%

Vitamin D 161IU	806%
Calcium 618mg	48%
Iron 19mg	108%
Potassium 2036mg	43%

*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.

Source of Calories

Fat: 18.6%

Protein: 9.1%

Carbs: 72.3%