Welcome to my blog post on how to make delicious ginger biscuits! These biscuits are perfect for any time of day, whether you enjoy them with a cup of tea or as a sweet snack on their own. With a soft and chewy texture and just the right amount of spice, these ginger biscuits are sure to become a household favourite.
Ingredients
Before you start baking, you'll need to gather the following ingredients:
- 225g plain flour
- 1 tsp baking powder
- 2 tsp ground ginger
- 1 tsp ground cinnamon
- ½ tsp ground nutmeg
- ¼ tsp salt
- 115g unsalted butter, softened
- 100g granulated sugar
- 1 large egg
- 4 tbsp black treacle or molasses
- 50g finely chopped crystallized ginger
- Granulated sugar (for coating)
Instructions
Follow these steps for the perfect ginger biscuits:
Step 1: Preheat the oven
Preheat your oven to 180°C (160°C fan)/350°F/gas mark 4. Grease and line a baking tray with baking parchment.
Step 2: Mix dry ingredients
Mix together the plain flour, baking powder, ground ginger, ground cinnamon, ground nutmeg and salt in a bowl. Set aside.
Step 3: Cream butter and sugar
Cream the softened unsalted butter and granulated sugar in a separate bowl, using either a wooden spoon or electric whisk, until light and fluffy.
Step 4: Add wet ingredients and mix
Beat in the large egg and then add the black treacle or molasses. Mix until combined.
Step 5: Add dry ingredients and ginger
Add the dry mixture from step 2 little by little, stirring as you go, until fully combined. Then fold in the finely chopped crystallized ginger.
Step 6: Shape the biscuits
Using your hands, roll the mixture into small balls, each about the size of a walnut. Roll each ball in granulated sugar to coat it, then place it on the lined baking tray, spacing them about 3-4cm apart so they have room to spread as they bake.
Step 7: Bake the biscuits
Bake for 10-12 minutes, or until golden brown and just firm to the touch. Leave to cool for a few minutes on the baking tray, then transfer the biscuits to a wire rack to cool completely.
Conclusion
There you have it! A simple and delicious recipe for homemade ginger biscuits. Don't hesitate to try it out and share your thoughts in the comments section below!
