cHEF miChAeL'S famous
GINGER BREAD
Flat Pan Recipe and brief history of the "Ginger Root"
Mix 2/1 -cups Pioneer Biscuit mix.....    1-tsp. soda......    2- teaspoon ginger.....    1 1/2 - teaspoon cinnamon........
1/2- nutmeg......    2 - eggs {beaten}....    3/4 cup brown sugar......    3/4-cup molasses.....    1/2 - cup shortening.......
1 - cup boiling water ...

blend dry ingredients.....all in large bowl.....add beaten eggs and mix together .....mix molasses and shortening and add to bowl......now add 1 -cup hot boiling water  ...nutmeg ...soda ....ginger....and cinnamon....make sure to mix well....place in pan and make thin dough at the bottom of your pan....bake at 350....check with toothpick in the middle ...it is ready when tooth pick is dry.......HAPPY EATING........ 

SOME GINGER HISTORY

     Ginger originated in the southern provinces of China and India
     where it has been used in food and medicines for over 5000
     years. Fresh ginger is a key flavour used in many Asian cuisines
     and has become very popular in New Zealand. It is a root crop
     which has a pungent spicy aroma and characteristic taste.

     What To Look For … Select plump, heavy, smooth roots
     which are free from spots and wrinkles.

     How To Keep … Store at 15oC with a relative humidity of
     65%.

     Consumer Storage: Keep in a cool dry place away from the
     sunlight.

     Nutritional Value … For most people ginger is eaten only in
     small quantities so is more important for its great taste than
     nutritional value.

     How To Prepare … Ginger is generally peeled and is then
     finely chopped, sliced or grated.

     Ways To Eat This Vegie … Ginger provides a wonderful
     flavour for stir–fries, salads, soups, in marinades and is a good
     accompanying flavour for pork, beef, chicken and fish and yes BREAD!.
     When You Can Get … Imported ginger is available all year round.

     Tips For Retailing … Display next to onions, potatoes,
     garlic. Because it is such a key ingredient of stir–fries it is also
     good to display it alongside stir–fry vegetables.