Ginger Squares with Streusel Topping Source: King Arthur's Flour Makes 54
Squares 1 1/4 cups unbleached all-purpose flour 2 teaspoons ground ginger 1 teaspoon ground allspice 3/4 teaspoon salt 1/4 teaspoon baking soda 1/2 cup diced crystallized ginger 1/4 cup molasses 2 eggs 1 1/3 cups dark brown sugar, firmly packed 1/4 cup butter, melted
Streusel Topping 1 1/3 cups unbleached all-purpose flour 1/2 cup butter 1 pinch salt 3/4 cup dark brown sugar, firmly packed 1/2 cup diced crystallized ginger
Squares: In a medium-sized mixing bowl, whisk together the flour, ginger, allspice, salt, baking soda and crystallized ginger.
In a separate bowl, stir together the molasses, eggs, brown sugar and butter.
Combine the wet and dry ingredients, beating until smooth. Spread the batter in a lightly greased 13 x 9-inch pan.
Streusel Topping: Using a pastry blender, electric mixer or your fingers, mix together the flour, butter, salt and brown sugar until it's fairly well-blended (some chunks of butter can remain). Mix in the crystallized ginger.
Bake the squares in a preheated 350F oven for 20 minutes.
Sprinkle on the streusel, and bake an additional 25 minutes, until the streusel is a deep, golden brown.
Remove the squares from the oven, and run a knife around the edges of the pan to loosen them. Allow them to cool, then cut into 1 1/2-inch squares.
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