Monday 16 January 2017

BLUE MONDAY

 
 Today is Blue Monday. Exactly what we all wanted to hear right? I mean seriously who comes up with these things?! If its not kiss a ginger day, its short girl appreciation day, what next?
 
Anyway, this is one of my more unusual posts, in fact, I don't think I have ever even done a recipe post! I tend to bake over Christmas and New Year, and this year I've been obsessed with gingerbread. It is so simple to make, and tastes absolutely delicious, so if you are feeling the January blues, a relaxing bake and a gingerbread snack is maybe exactly what you need...
 
Ingredients
100g Light muscovado sugar
85g Golden syrup
100g Salted butter
1 Tsp  bicarbonate of soda
350g Plain flour, plus extra for dusting
1 Tsp ground cinnamon
1Tsp ground ginger
1 Egg
 
To decorate
Star cookie cutters
Ready roll icing
Tub of royal icing
 
Method
  1. Sift together flour, bicarbonate of soda, ginger and cinnamon and pour into a bowl and mix together. Add the butter and blend until the mix looks like breadcrumbs. Stir in the sugar.
2. Lightly beat the egg and golden syrup together, add to the mixture and blend until the mixture clumps together. Knead the mixture briefly until smooth, wrap in clingfim and leave to chill in the fridge for 30 minutes.
 
3. Preheat the oven to 180C/350F/Gas 4. Line baking trays with greaseproof paper.
 
4. Roll the dough out to a 0.5cm thickness on a  floured surface. Cut out the gingerbread shapes and place on the baking tray.
 
5. Bake for 12-15 minutes, checking regularly. Leave on the tray for 10 minutes and then move to a wire rack to cool.
 
6. Decorate with icing. 
 
 
post signature

5 comments:

  1. lol... so funny.. so much stuffs packed up for the days
    Thank you for sharing
    New post
    http://www.melodyjacob.com/2017/01/mix-match-satin-and-tulle.html

    ReplyDelete
  2. Ooe yum thanks so much for sharing this recipe!

    Candice | Beauty Candy Loves

    ReplyDelete
    Replies
    1. They were absolutely delicious, thanks for commenting!! :) xx

      Delete
  3. Let me share some good stuff with you on your beautiful blogs I was able to purchase a property with help from Mr Pedro and his loan company team were quick to respond and since this was my first time getting a loan to buy a property , he was able to help me walk through the loan process. It was a great experience working with a good and kind loan lender. I hope you know very well if you are looking for a loan to purchase a property or funding business purposes then this message is for you will be able to help you with such a process here his details Email Address: pedroloanss@gmail.com.

    ReplyDelete

Thank you for all of your lovely comments, I will reply as soon as possible! ♥