Fairings recipe

Fairings recipe

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Looking to satisfy your sweet tooth? Look no further than this delightful fairings recipe. Fairings are traditional English biscuits that are crisp, fragrant, and perfect for enjoying with a cup of tea. With just a handful of ingredients, including flour, sugar, butter, and spices, you can whip up a batch of these delicious treats in no time. Whether you're baking for a special occasion or simply craving something homemade, this fairings recipe is sure to please.

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Fairings recipe details

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Ingredients

125 g	unsalted butter
125 g	sugar
250 g	plain flour
4 tbsp	golden syrup, warm until fluid
½ tsp	salt
2 tsp	baking powder
2 tsp	bicarbonate of soda
2 tsp	mixed spice
3 tsp	ground ginger
1 tsp	ground cinnamon

Instructions

Preheat the oven to Gas Mark 6, 200°C, 400°F.

Sieve the flour, salt, spices and raising agents into a bowl. Rub in the butter and mix in the sugar. Add the warm syrup and work together thoroughly.

Flour your hands and roll portions into small balls and place, well spaced, onto a greased baking tray.

Bake on top shelf until just beginning to colour and then move to bottom shelf until golden brown.

Allow to cool before serving.

Preparation time:
ca. 25 min
Resting time:
ca. 1 hr
Grade of difficulty:
medium
Calories per portion:
n/a