Christmas gingerbread is not just a dessert, but a real symbol of the festive mood. They are ideal both for family tea parties and for gifts.
We offer a step-by-step recipe and some decorating tips.
Ingredients for the dough
- 150 g butter (room temperature)
- 150 g of sugar
- 100 ml of honey
- 2 eggs
- 400 g of flour
- 1 tsp baking powder
- 1 tsp of soda
- 1 tsp cinnamon
- 0.5 tsp ginger
- A pinch of salt
The cooking process
- Mixing the ingredients
- Beat butter with sugar until creamy.
- Add eggs and honey, mix well.
- In a separate bowl, mix the dry ingredients: flour, baking powder, baking soda, spices and salt.
- Gradually introduce the dry mixture into the liquid ingredients, knead the dough.
- Cooling
- Wrap the dough in a film and leave it in the refrigerator for 1-2 hours.
- Forming and baking
- Preheat the oven to 180°C.
- Roll out the dough to a thickness of 5 mm and cut out figures with the help of molds.
- Put the gingerbread on a baking sheet with parchment and bake for 8-10 minutes.
Glaze for decoration
Royal icing is the best choice for decorating gingerbread:
- 1 egg white
- 200 g of powdered sugar
- 1 tsp lemon juice
Preparation :
- Beat the egg whites to soft peaks.
- Gradually add powdered sugar while continuing to beat.
- At the end, add lemon juice for shine.
- Transfer the glaze to a pastry bag and decorate the gingerbread cookies as desired.
Tips for perfect gingerbread
- Spices . You can add nutmeg or cloves for a richer aroma.
- Designation . Use colored icing, edible pearls and sugar decorations.
- Storage . It is better to store gingerbread in an airtight container so that they remain soft and fragrant.
Have a delicious celebration!
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