Ingredients for Gingerbread Dough
- Dark Brown Sugar
- Golden Syrup
- Powdered Ginger
- Butter
- Egg
- Bicarbonate Of Soda
- Hot Water
- Plain Flour
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How to Make Gingerbread Dough
- Preheat oven to 180°C (350°F) Gas Mark 4.
- In a large saucepan, gently melt 100g butter, 200g golden syrup, and 150g light brown sugar. Stir in 1 tsp ground ginger, 1 tsp ground cinnamon, ½ tsp ground cloves, and ¼ tsp ground nutmeg. Remove from heat and allow to cool completely (approximately 30 minutes).
- In a separate bowl, whisk 1 large egg. In a small bowl, combine 1 tsp baking soda with 2 tbsp warm water; let it fizz for a minute.
- Add the egg and baking soda mixture to the cooled syrup mixture and stir well.
- Gradually add 400g plain flour, mixing thoroughly until a stiff dough forms. If the dough becomes too stiff, place the bowl over a bowl of warm water to soften slightly.
- Once the dough is mixed, cover and chill in the refrigerator for at least 30 minutes.
- Roll out the dough on a lightly floured surface and use cookie cutters or your hands to shape your gingerbread creations.
- Bake for 8-10 minutes, or until edges are lightly golden. Keep a close eye to avoid burning.
- Allow to cool completely before decorating (see edible birthday card ideas below).
Nutrition Information (Approximate per serving)
Sodium
4 g
Sugar
28g
Fat
19g
Carbs
10g
