Gingerbread is a popular treat in the UK, especially around Christmas time. It's a deliciously spiced biscuit perfect for dunking in a hot cup of tea. Making gingerbread from scratch is surprisingly easy, and the results are well worth the effort. In this blog post, we'll share our favourite gingerbread recipe that's sure to become a staple in your household.
Ingredients
To make gingerbread, you'll need the following ingredients:
350g plain flour
1 tsp bicarbonate of soda
2 tsp ground ginger
1 tsp ground cinnamon
125g unsalted butter
175g light brown sugar
1 egg
4 tbsp golden syrup
Instructions
Step 1: Preheat the oven
Preheat your oven to 180°C/160°C fan/gas mark 4. Line a baking tray with greaseproof paper.
Step 2: Mix the dry ingredients
In a large mixing bowl, sift together the flour, bicarbonate of soda, ginger, and cinnamon. Mix well.
Step 3: Add the butter and sugar
In a separate mixing bowl, cream together the butter and light brown sugar until light and fluffy.
Step 4: Add the egg and golden syrup
Beat in the egg and golden syrup until well combined.
Step 5: Combine the wet and dry ingredients
Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet mixture, stirring until a dough forms.
Step 6: Roll out the dough
On a floured surface, roll out the dough to a thickness of around 5mm.
Step 7: Cut out the gingerbread shapes
Using a gingerbread cutter, cut out your desired shapes and place them on the lined baking tray.
Step 8: Bake the gingerbread
Bake the gingerbread for 10-12 minutes, or until lightly golden. Allow to cool on the tray for a few minutes before transferring to a wire rack to cool completely.
Nutrition
While gingerbread is a tasty treat, it's important to be mindful of the nutritional content. Here's a breakdown of the nutritional information for our gingerbread recipe:
Calories: 158
Carbohydrates: 27g
Fat: 4g
Protein: 2g
Sugar: 13g
Conclusion
Making gingerbread from scratch is a fun and rewarding activity, and it's a great way to impress your friends and family. Our gingerbread recipe is easy to follow and yields delicious results. So why not give it a try this Christmas?
