Gingerbread

Gingerbread requires a long list of ingredients and is a bit fiddly to make due to the time it takes but the outcome is well worth it. You can substitute molasses for golden syrup or corn syrup if it is available.

Ingredients:
6 C flour
500 g butter
1 t baking soda
1/2 t baking powder
1 C brown sugar
1 C molasses
4 t ground ginger
4 t ground cinnamon
1 1/2 t ground cloves or nutmeg
2 eggs
pinch salt

Method:
1. Beat butter and sugar until well combined.
2. Sift in dry ingredients.
3. Beat in molasses and eggs.
4. Knead into dough and cover with cling wrap.
5. Refrigerate for a minimum of 60 minutes.
6. Divide dough into smaller portions and keep unused portions in fridge until needed.
7. Roll out dough until 10mm thick on a lightly floured surface.
8. Cut into shapes.
9. Place on cookie sheet and chilld for a further 10-15 minutes.
10. Bake in a preheated oven at 160 degrees for 12-15 minutes or until firm.
11. Cool before decorating.