the recipe...

Makes 15-20... (very lucky people)

Ingredients:

• 350g plain flour
• 1 tsp ground ginger
• 1/2 tsp ground cloves
• 1/2 tsp ground cinnamon
  
• 1 tsp bicarbonate of soda
• 100g of butter
• 175g soft brown sugar
• 1 egg
• 4 tbsp golden syrup/ or 2 golden syrup and 2 black treacle

Instructions:

• Pre-heat the oven to 180 degrees/gas mark 5
• Mix together the flour, spices and bicarbonate of soda
• Rub in the butter until it looks like breadcrumbs
• Add the sugar
• In a separate bowl mix together the egg and golden syrup then add to the dry ingredients
• Mix together until it forms a dough. Tip out onto clean, floured work surface and knead for a minute or two until it is smooth
• Roll out the dough to the depth of a pencil (approx 5mm) and cut out shapes with cookie cutters
• Lay the biscuits on a greased baking tray and bake for 10-15 minutes until golden brown
  

MWorks Top Tips...

• Replace 2 tbsp of the golden syrup with black treacle. This will give the gingerbread a nice golden colour without having to overcook it.
• Once you have kneaded your dough, wrap it in cling film and put into the fridge for about an hour. This will make the dough much easier to roll out and stop it sticking to the rolling pin.
• Use a metal cutter if possible. So much easier!
• Use plenty of flour on the surface and on your rolling pin.
• Keep an eye on them when they are in the oven. 12 minutes is really all they need.
• We don't advise making these when you have a hangover!
  

Happy baking!