GINGERBREAD FOR HOUSES
After much experimentation, we've discovered that this recipe for intensely-scented and sturdy gingerbread makes the finest building blocks your gingerbread house could hope for.
Provided by Martha Stewart
Categories Food & Cooking Dessert & Treats Recipes Cake Recipes
Yield Makes 3 pounds of dough
Number Of Ingredients 11
Steps:
- Into a large bowl, sift together flour, spices, baking soda, salt, and pepper; set aside. In a large saucepan, melt shortening over medium-high heat, about 4 minutes. Whisk in sugar and molasses until well combined. Remove from heat, and stir in the flour mixture until just combined but still crumbly. If dough is still sticky, add a bit more flour.
- Turn out dough onto a large piece of plastic wrap, and wrap to enclose completely; let cool slightly, 10 to 15 minutes.
- Preheat oven to 325 degrees, and line two baking sheets with parchment paper. Divide dough into two equal parts, and place on prepared baking sheets. While dough is still slightly warm, roll out gently but firmly to a 3/8-inch thickness. Cut out desired shapes, and remove excess dough from around cutters or templates.
- Bake 30 minutes, rotating sheets halfway through. Transfer to a wire rack to cool completely before decorating.
GINGERBREAD-SPICED SYRUP
Here's a wonderful treat for the season. Stir a tablespoon into coffee, tea or cider; drizzle it over pancakes, hot cereal or yogurt; or use it as a glaze for chicken or pork chops. -Darlene Brenden, Salem, Oregon
Provided by Taste of Home
Time 50m
Yield 2 cups.
Number Of Ingredients 9
Steps:
- Place the first 5 ingredients on a double thickness of cheesecloth; bring up corners of cloth and tie with string to form a bag. , In a large saucepan, combine the sugar, water, honey, nutmeg and spice bag; bring to a boil. Reduce heat; simmer, uncovered, until syrup reaches desired consistency, 30-45 minutes., Remove from the heat; cool to room temperature. Discard spice bag; transfer syrup to airtight containers. Store in the refrigerator for up to 1 month.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 108 calories, Fat 0 fat (0 saturated fat), Cholesterol 0 cholesterol, Sodium 0 sodium, Carbohydrate 28g carbohydrate (27g sugars, Fiber 0 fiber), Protein 0 protein.
HOMESTEAD GINGERBREAD SYRUP
Steps:
- Combine water, sugar, ginger, cinnamon and vanilla in a medium saucepan. Bring mixture to a boil then reduce heat and simmer, uncovered, for 20 minutes. Remove syrup from heat and cover with a paper towel to cool. To make gingerbread latte, add around 3 tablespoons of syrup to espresso and steamed milk. Top off with whipped cream and a sprinkle of nutmeg if desired.
GINGERBREAD SYRUP
Steps:
- In a saucepan bring the water and brown sugar to a boil.
- Once the mixture is boiling, turn the heat to simmer and add in the spices and molasses.
- Let the mixture simmer and infuse for 20 minutes.
- Turn the heat off and let the syrup sit for another 20 minutes with the spices.
- Then, strain the syrup through a sieve into a heat-proof bowl, preferably with a spout.
- Pour into glass jars.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 97 kcal, Carbohydrate 25 g, Protein 1 g, Fat 1 g, SaturatedFat 1 g, TransFat 1 g, Sodium 10 mg, Fiber 1 g, Sugar 24 g, UnsaturatedFat 2 g, ServingSize 1 serving
GINGERBREAD SYRUP
This simple syrup makes a lovely homemade gift and adds a festive flavour to drinks and desserts - stir into hot chocolate, warm apple juice or Prosecco, or drizzle over ice cream
Provided by Cassie Best
Categories Condiment, Drink
Time 10m
Yield Makes 500ml
Number Of Ingredients 6
Steps:
- Put the golden caster sugar, 200ml water and ground ginger into a saucepan. Add the cinnamon stick and bring to a gentle boil. Simmer for 5 mins until the sugar has dissolved, then stir in a little edible gold glitter, if you like. Pour into a 500ml sterilised bottle (see tip below).
- To decorate, tie a cinnamon stick around the neck with a pretty ribbon, if you like. Will keep for up to 1 year.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 49 calories, Carbohydrate 12 grams carbohydrates, Sugar 12 grams sugar
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