Its the most wonderful time of the year but its also the most wonderful time of the week because our baking queen Catherine Leyden is in the kitchen this morning with a festive treat perfect for all the kids to get involved with. We're making gingerbread men!
What you need:
250g/8oz Odlums Cream Plain Flour
75g/3oz Butter, softened
75g/3oz Shamrock Light Muscovado Sugar
½ teaspoon Odlums Bread Soda
50g/2oz Golden Syrup
1 Egg Yolk
½ teaspoon Goodall's Ground Cinnamon
½ teaspoon Goodall's Ground Ginger
To Decorate
Icing Pens
Melted Chocolate (optional)
Dried Fruit, Nuts or Sweets (optional)
How to:
Preheat oven to 180°C/350°F/Gas 4. Cream butter and sugar together until light and fluffy.
Add bread soda, golden syrup and egg yolk and stir well.
Sift the flour and spices into the bowl and mix with a wooden spoon until well combined.
Shape into a ball and knead lightly on a work surface until smooth. Wrap and chill for about 30 minutes before using.
Thinly roll out dough and use gingerbread cutters to cut out shapes. Place on lightly greased baking sheets, leaving a space between each.
Bake for about 10-12 minutes until slightly risen and golden in colour. Transfer to a wire tray to cool.
