Ontbijtkoek Dutch Spice Bread

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This traditional dutch recipe has been a staple at christmastime in my house for as long as i can remember. i can't quite describe the taste of it - something like gingerbread, but with more bite and a stronger flavour. after it cools it develops a moist almost sticky crust, which is my favourite part. it's super easy to make and really yields a wonderful holiday bread. Please enjoy!!

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Steps

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Preheat the oven to 300 degrees fahrenheit.

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Combine all ingredients into a smooth paste.

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Lightly coat a loaf pan with baking spray and flour.

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Bake for a full hour.

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When fully baked , open the oven door a crack , and allow loaf to cool in the turned off oven for 1 / 2 hour before removing from oven and cooling completely.

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Then remove from pan.

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Cool completely and store in plastic bag.

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Keep covered or bread will dry out.

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Ingredients

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self-rising flour, dark brown sugar, molasses, milk, ground cloves, cinnamon, ground ginger, nutmeg, ground cardamom, salt, crystallized ginger