It was a return to two wheels for my journey to work this morning. The air felt damp and cold, but it was still, and my ride was pleasant enough, even if I'd had to brake abruptly in order to avoid a rabbit which darted across the lane just in front of me. It was still completely dark as I posted some of my cards at the village Post Office. Too early still, even for dog walkers. The sheep quietly grazing in the fields. A gentle start to my day.
At work, it's definitely beginning to look a lot like Christmas, with cake, chocolates and other goodies appearing in the staff room on a daily basis. But at home, the biscuit tin has stood disappointingly empty since we finished off the cinnamon shortbread last weekend. I am happy to say this situation has now been rectified, as this afternoon I baked some delicious gingerbread cookies. Another quick and easy bake, these are a huge favourite of mine, especially around Christmas time.
All you need is:
75g butter
3½ tablespoons golden syrup
60g dark brown sugar
175g plain flour
¼ teaspoon bicarbonate of soda
2 teaspoons ground ginger
½ teaspoon cinnamon
¼ teaspoon ground cloves
Melt the butter, syrup and sugar in a pan, add to the rest of the ingredients and mix well together.
The mixture will be quite sticky, but cover and leave in the fridge for around 30 minutes, by which time it will have firmed up enough to roll out and cut into shapes. This quantity makes around 25 cookies.
Yum. Love gingerbread.
ReplyDeleteFestive food tastes sooo good. X
DeleteAh, I forgot to make the gingerbread cookies this year. I usually do it with my granddaughters who visit during the holidays. That won’t be happening this year, but I am trying to stay positive for the season and doing some baking and giving them away.
ReplyDeleteGifting your baking is a lovely idea and I bet it's delicious :)
DeleteCan smell them from here Jules, delicious x
ReplyDeleteI wouldn't be surprised, Selma ;)
DeleteSounds like you start work quite early! Those cookies look delicious!
ReplyDeleteTwice a week I have a very early start, but there's something quite special about having the journey all to myself, as long as it's not pouring with rain :)
DeleteThey look delicious, I'm sure they'll be finished off quickly too.
ReplyDeleteThank you, Eileen. They are disappearing fast. X
DeleteYummy! I'm at work on Christmas Eve and have heard a rumour someone might bake cinnamon rolls while I'm away!
ReplyDeleteThe house will smell wonderful when you return. X
DeleteThank you. I now feel motivated to tackle my next batch of mince pies. I wish I could get my pastry to roll that easily though. My efforts always turn into a fight with a gungy rolling pin!
ReplyDeleteMince pie pastry is much more delicate. Next batch! :) I still haven't baked my first. X
DeleteOooh, yum, they look delicious.
ReplyDeleteThank you, Jo. X
DeleteMy mouth is watering just reading this post. We had an empty tin the other day much to better half’s disappointment. Fortunately I had ingredients for an easy fruit cake so harmony has been restored . Love the idea of your early morning cycle ride before anyone is about :) B x
ReplyDeleteIt's a huge feeling of disappointment to discover an empty tin, so I'm relieved to know your situation has since been resolved ;)
DeleteMy ride to work can be really lovely, as it's so quiet at that time of day. X
Lovely! I must bake some of these, I need to buy a christmas tree cutter. x
ReplyDeleteThey are a quick and simple bake. X
DeleteThey look and sound delicious. I am betting your kitchen is smelling wonderful.
ReplyDeleteI could never compete with you in the baking stakes, Lorraine. X
DeleteThat gingerbread dough looks lovely and I bet the house smelled amazing!!
ReplyDeleteI love how the baking aroma wafts through the house. X
DeleteI'm definitely going to make some of these Jules, they look right up our street and even Mr Fussybeloved might eat some. Thank you for sharing your recipe. x
ReplyDeleteI'd quite like to spend some time icing them but there doesn't seem much point in this house :) X
DeleteThey look so pretty! Our occasional treat are stem ginger biscuits from the Co-op, Stephen loves them too (he's an odd cat!) x
ReplyDeleteAnimals are funny aren't they. My old dog always used to insist I share a satsuma with him. X
DeleteI baked some shortbread stars the other day. When we've eaten those I shall try your recipe.
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I love both shortbread and gingerbread. It can be difficult to choose which to bake. X
DeleteLove, love, love gingerbread biscuits. They are so festive and the aroma while they are cooking is just out of this world!
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It's great that they are so easy to bake as well. X
DeleteLooks yummy!
ReplyDeleteTastes good too. :)
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