Gingerbread Recipe

Name: Gingerbread
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Cuisine: Baking & Desserts
Ingredients: 3/4 cup light brown sugar,firmly packed; 3/4 cup golden syrup; 3 oz. butter, softened; 1 tbsp. ground ginger; 1 tsp. ground cinnamon; 1 tsp. ginger, fresh grated; 1 tbsp. bicarbonate of soda; 1 lb. all purpose flour; 1 dash salt; 2 eggs, beaten

Servings: persons

3/4 cup light brown sugar,firmly packed
3/4 cup golden syrup
3 oz. butter, softened
1 tbsp. ground ginger
1 tsp. ground cinnamon
1 tsp. ginger, fresh grated
1 tbsp. bicarbonate of soda
1 lb. all purpose flour
1 dash salt
2 eggs, beaten

1
Combine sugar, golden syrup, butter, spices and fresh ginger in a heavy- pan over low heat, and let melt, stirring.
2
Remove from heat for two minutes, and stir in bicarbonate of soda until light and fluffy.
3
Sift flour and salt into a large mixing bowl.
4
Make a well in the centre, add eggs and gradually add the syrup, stirring until all flour is incorporated and you have a dough.
5
Wrap dough in plastic and chill for an hour.
6
Heat oven to 350F, and roll out dough thinly on a floured surface.
7
Cut into shapes, and place on trays lined with baking paper.
8
Bake for ten minutes.
9
Remove from oven and let cool for five minutes before removing from tray.
10
Cool on a wire rack.

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This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.

You need 10 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 3/4 cup light brown sugar,firmly packed, 3/4 cup golden syrup, 3 oz. butter, softened, 1 tbsp. ground ginger, and more.

Yes, Gingerbread falls under the Baking & Desserts category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Store in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 3–5 days. For longer storage, freeze for up to 3 months — no need to refrigerate or reheat.

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