Pain D’Épices – Spiced French Gingerbread Loaf With Honey

May 06, 2023May 6, 20230 5
Delicious Spiced French Gingerbread With Honey - Perfectly sweet and moist.
in Baked Goods

Prep

15 min

Cook

50 min

Ready In

65 min

Level

Easy

Rating

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Ingredients

100 g honey
140 g wholemeal flour
1 1/2 teaspoons baking powder
100 ml milk
1 egg
40 g butter
65 g soft brown sugar
40 g crystallized ginger , chopped in to small pieces
1 teaspoon ground ginger
1 teaspoon quatre-epices

Nutrision Information

Servings Per Recipe
10
Calories
163
Sugar
17g
Fat
5g
Pain D’Épices also known as French Gingerbread, is a traditional cake from France. Its deep and warming flavor is often enjoyed during the festive season but can be enjoyed all year round. Made with honey instead of traditional sugar, this recipe is a healthier take on a traditional classic. The addition of ginger and quatre-epices brings warmth and spice which balances perfectly with the sweetness of the honey. Perfect for your morning cup of coffee, an afternoon snack, or a sweet after-dinner treat with a glass of wine, this loaf is sure to please your palate.

Instructions

1.Preheat your oven to 320F (160C)2. In a saucepan, gently heat together the honey, milk, sugar and butter.
2.In a mixing bowl, sift together the flour, baking powder, ground ginger and quatre-epices.
3.Make a well in the center of your dry ingredients and add the egg.
4.Pour in the honey and milk mixture and mix until smooth.
5.Finely chop the crystallized ginger and stir into the mixture.
6.Pour into a greased or lined tin and bake for 45-50 minutes or until a toothpick comes out clean.
7.Leave to cool in the tin for 10 minutes before removing and allowing to cool completely on a wire rack. Enjoy!

PROS

Low in fat and made from healthy wholemeal flour.
Contains honey which is a natural sweetener and has various health benefits.
The ginger and quatre-epices add a lovely spice and depth of flavour.

CONS

Contains sugar and butter which can be high in calories.

HEALTH & BENEFITS

Honey is a natural antioxidant and has antibacterial properties. Ginger is known to have anti-inflammatory properties and can alleviate pain and nausea. Wholemeal flour is higher in fiber which aids digestion and keeps you feeling fuller for longer.

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