This easy gingerbread recipe by Carol Deacon will make around 10 gingerbread men and 22 hearts (depending upon the size of your cutters).
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Gingerbread biscuit recipe
This simple recipe for gingerbread by Carol Deacon is perfect at Christmas time for some fun family baking!
Ingredients
- 90g (3oz) butter
- 150g (5oz) soft brown sugar
- 90g (3oz) golden syrup or black treacle
- 425g (15oz) plain flour
- 2 teaspoons ground ginger
- 1 teaspoon mixed spice
- 1 medium egg (beaten)
Instructions
1
Preheat the oven to 180°C/160°C fan/gas mark 4. Gently heat the butter, sugar and syrup (or treacle) in a saucepan until the sugar dissolves. Place the pan to one side and leave the mixture to cool for 10 minutes.
2
Sift the flour and spices into a mixing bowl and make a well in the centre. Tip the melted mixture and the beaten egg onto the flour and mix in.
3
Knead to a soft dough consistency. Roll out on a floured surface and cut out your shapes. Place onto a greased baking tray and bake for 15 minutes until lightly browned. Place onto a cooling rack to cool.
4
Decorate your gingerbread men with icing, sweets, or however you like!
Last updated one year ago
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