Gingerbread Blokes

May 08, 2023May 8, 20230 2
Delicious Gingerbread Blokes recipe for the Christmas season
in Dessert

Prep

20 min

Cook

10-12 min

Ready In

32 min

Level

Easy

Rating

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Ingredients

300 g self raising flour
1 pinch salt
3 teaspoons ground ginger
100 g caster sugar
50 g margarine
3 tablespoons golden syrup
4 tablespoons milk
currants
glace cherries

Nutrision Information

Servings Per Recipe
10
Calories
212
Sugar
12g
Fat
5g
These gingerbread blokes are the perfect festive treat for the Christmas season. With a spicy flavour and crunchy exterior, these biscuits are sure to be a hit with everyone in the family. It's a versatile recipe which you can make into any shape you desire. You can decorate it with currants and glace cherries to give them a more festive look. The recipe requires minimal prep time and can be made in a jiffy. Bake, cool, and enjoy!

Instructions

1.Preheat the oven to 180°C and line a baking tray with parchment paper.
2.Mix the flour, salt and ginger together in a large mixing bowl.
3.Rub the margarine into the dry mixture until it resembles breadcrumbs.
4.Add the caster sugar and mix.
5.Stir in the golden syrup and milk.
6.Knead the dough until it comes together and is smooth.
7.Roll out the dough until it's about 1 cm thick.
8.Use a gingerbread man-shaped cutter to cut out the gingerbread blokes.
9.Decorate with currants and glace cherries as you desire.
10.Bake for 10-12 minutes or until golden brown.
11.Once done let them cool on the baking tray for 5 minutes before you transfer to a wire rack to cool down completely.

PROS

Soft and spicy, ideal for the winter season.
They are perfect for sharing with family or friends.

CONS

Not recommended for people who have gluten or dairy allergies.
High sugar content makes it less ideal for diabetics and people who are on a weight loss program.

HEALTH & BENEFITS

Gingerbread blokes are rich in ginger which is known to have several health benefits. Ginger also helps with digestion, improves brain function and can reduce muscle pain. Golden syrup provides energy to the body.

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