German style gingerbread recipe
German Style Gingerbread recipe
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About this recipe
In this blog post I will guide you thru the steps and ingredients needed to craft this recipe. Grab your favorite apron and let's start.This German-style gingerbread recipe is a delightful treat that combines the rich flavors of spices like cinnamon, cloves, and ginger with a touch of molasses. The result is a soft and moist gingerbread that is perfect for the holiday season. The recipe calls for simple ingredients and easy-to-follow instructions, making it accessible to both novice and experienced bakers. Enjoy this traditional German delicacy with a cup of hot cocoa or mulled wine for a truly festive experience.
Keywords: German-style, gingerbread, recipe, spices, holiday.
German style gingerbread recipe details
Ingredients
| 2 ½ tbsp | golden syrup, warm container in hot water for several minutes in advance |
| 110 g | butter |
| 110 g | brown sugar |
| 1 medium | egg, yolk only |
| 225 g | plain flour |
| 1 tsp | baking powder |
| 3 tsp | ground ginger |
| ½ tsp | ground cinnamon, optional |
| icing, mixed peel, glacÚ cherries etc as decoration |
Instructions
Quantity made will depend upon the shapes and sizes selected.Preheat oven to Gas Mark 4, 180░C, 350░F.
Cream butter and sugar in a bowl and then add yolk. Beat in the syrup.
Sieve remaining ingredients together and slowly add to butter mixture. Mix to combine and knead to a dough. Form dough into a ball, wrap in cling film and chill in the refrigerator for an hour.
Lightly flour the work surface and rolling pin and roll out pastry to about 3/8 inch or 1cm thick. Cut into shapes with a biscuit or gingerbread cutter.
Place shapes on a greased baking tray, allowing about an inch, 2-3 cm separation and bake for about 12 minutes.
Allow to cool slightly for several minutes and remove using a spatula.
Allow to cool on a wire rack and decorate when cold.
Preparation time:
ca. 1 hr 30 min
Grade of difficulty:
easy
Calories per portion:
n/a
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