This time of year is all about staying in with a bottle (or two) or wine, fire on and feet up. I find I bake a lot at this time of year and what better thing to bake then Gingerbread Men.
- 350g/12oz plain flour, plus extra for rolling out
- 1 tsp bicarbonate of soda
- 3 1/2 tsp ground ginger
- 1 tsp ground cinnamon
- 1 tsp Nutmeg
- 125g/4½oz butter
- 175g/6oz light soft brown sugar
- 1 free-range egg
- 4 tbsp golden syrup
Preheat the oven to 180C and line two baking trays with greaseproof paper.
First things first you sift together all of the flour, the bicarbonate of soda, ginger, cinnamon and nutmeg and then mix it all together so it's nice and blended. You'll only need to use a wooden spoon for the mixing and make sure you sift well to make sure there is not lumps and bumps.
Then once your happy with the mixing add in the butter, this might take a bit longer than the first step, but get stuck right in and use your hands (after washing them of course). It should look and feel like breadcrumbs when your done and then sift in the sugar.
In a seperate bowl beat the egg lightly using a fork or small whisk and add the golden syrup. Mix it all together in one big bowl until it's all in one big clump. Pop to dough onto a bread board or cutting board and knead until smooth. Wrap up in some cling film and put in the fridge for 15 minutes to chill.
Once chilled roll the dough out, put extra flour on the chopping board to stop it from sticking and roll into a circle. About half a CM thick. Cut your gingerbread man out using shaped cutter and place on the baking tray
Bake for 12-14 minutes unill golden brown. Leave to cool and decorate accordingly.
Now in all honesty, my Gingerbread men tasted top notch HOWEVER my art and decorated skills mimic that of a 3 year old so you can imagine the state they looked once I took an icing pen to them...Think Father Christmas crossed with Bob Marley with a bit of slut thrown in there and yes, I might of added one or two "bits" that could be conceived as rather, lets say phallic. So, not exactly suitable for here but they where delicious.
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