There is something
rather wonderful about baking. It is the perfect stress release and a lovely
way to bond with your family or it's even great for some self therapy.
Below is a delicious
gingerbread man recipe that will sure to be a hit this festive season...
Ingredients:
125g butter, softened
2/3 cup brown sugar
1/4 cup maple syrup
1 egg, lightly beaten
2 1/2 cups plain flour
1/2 teaspoon
bicarbonate of soda
1 tablespoon ground
ginger
2 teaspoons ground
cinnamon
1 cup white chocolate
melts
Method:
Using an electric
mixer, beat butter and sugar until light and fluffy. Add maple syrup and egg.
Beat to combine.
Sift flour, bicarbonate
of soda, ginger and cinnamon over butter mixture. Using a wooden spoon, stir
until just combined and a soft dough forms. Place dough on a lightly floured
surface. Knead gently until smooth. Shape into a disc. Wrap in plastic wrap.
Refrigerate for 1 hour or until firm.
Preheat oven to
180°C/160°C fan-forced. Line 3 baking trays with baking paper. Roll dough
between 2 sheets of baking paper until 5mm thick. Using a 6.5cm-long, 7cm-wide
gingerbread man cutter, cut shapes from dough. Re-roll dough scraps and cut to
make a total 30 gingerbread men. Place, 2cm apart, on prepared trays.
Bake 1 tray at a time
for 20 to 25 minutes, or until just firm to touch. Stand on trays for 5
minutes. Transfer to a wire rack to cool completely.
Place melts in a
heatproof, microwave-safe bowl. Microwave on medium-high (75%) for 1 to 2
minutes, stirring every 30 seconds or until smooth. Spoon into a small
snap-lock bag. Snip off 1 corner. Pipe faces and buttons onto gingerbread men.
Set aside to set.
Yum… ENJOY.
Love, Pink Ink X
