Description
Spicy warmth meets classic comfort in these delightful ginger biscuits from Scotland’s rich baking tradition. Crisp edges and a bold ginger punch invite you to savor a sweet moment of pure culinary pleasure.
Ingredients
Scale
Ginger Biscuits
Main Ingredients:
- 250 grams (8.8 ounces) melted butter
- 3 cups flour
- 1 cup sugar
Spices and Leavening Agents:
- 6 tablespoons fine ginger
- 2 tablespoons cinnamon
- 2 tablespoons baking powder
- 1 tablespoon bicarbonate of soda
Liquid and Binding Ingredients:
- 2 beaten eggs
- 60 milliliters (2 fluid ounces) golden syrup
Instructions
- Create a culinary foundation by blending flour, baking powder, bicarbonate of soda, ground ginger, cinnamon, and sugar in a spacious mixing vessel, ensuring comprehensive integration of dry components.
- Introduce melted butter, whisked eggs, and golden syrup into the powdery mixture, stirring methodically until a uniform, cohesive dough emerges with a consistent texture.
- Gently manipulate the dough on a lightly floured surface, rolling it to an even thickness that allows for smooth cookie cutter extraction with minimal resistance.
- Strategically position biscuit shapes onto a lined baking tray, maintaining adequate spacing to prevent unexpected merging during the thermal transformation process.
- Calibrate the oven to 170°C (340°F), positioning the tray in the central region to guarantee balanced heat distribution and optimal golden-brown coloration.
- Monitor the baking progression, removing the tray when biscuits display a rich amber hue and exhibit a firm, slightly crisp exterior, typically requiring 15-20 minutes of thermal exposure.
- Transfer the freshly baked ginger biscuits to a cooling rack, allowing them to settle and solidify at ambient temperature, which enhances their structural integrity and concentrates the warming spice profile.
Notes
- Enhance the ginger flavor by using freshly grated ginger alongside ground ginger for a more vibrant, zesty taste.
- Experiment with different spices like nutmeg or cardamom to create unique flavor variations of these classic biscuits.
- For a gluten-free option, substitute regular flour with a gluten-free blend, ensuring the texture remains crisp and delightful.
- Store biscuits in an airtight container to maintain their crunchiness and prevent them from becoming soft or stale quickly.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Snacks, Desserts
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: British
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 24
- Calories: 150
- Sugar: 6g
- Sodium: 200mg
- Fat: 7g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 3g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 21g
- Fiber: 0.5g
- Protein: 2g
- Cholesterol: 30mg