Flour and baking powder are mixed in a medium-sized bowl, and over them, the preferred spices are added, such as cinnamon, ginger, and cloves, which will add a special flavor. This mixture of dry ingredients will form the base for our dough. In a saucepan, sugar is melted together with honey, continuously stirring to prevent premature caramelization. Once the sugar has completely dissolved and the mixture becomes homogeneous, the previously mixed flour is gradually added, continuing to stir until the mixture becomes uniform. It is important for this mixture to cool to room temperature, so that the subsequently added egg does not coagulate.
After the mixture has cooled, it is poured over the flour in the bowl, where the beaten egg will also be added, along with freshly squeezed lemon juice, which will provide a pleasant contrast and balanced acidity. These ingredients are mixed well so that the egg is fully integrated into the mixture. If you prefer, you can use a food processor to knead the dough, which will make the process much faster and more efficient. Once the dough becomes homogeneous, it is transferred to a floured surface.
Here, the dough should be lightly kneaded until it becomes elastic, then rolled out with a rolling pin into a sheet about 1 cm thick. The thickness is essential, as dough that is too thin will dry out quickly during baking, and the cookies will become too hard. Once you have obtained an even sheet, cookie cutters can be used to cut out various shapes, and gingerbread men are an excellent choice, especially if you have children who want to help in the kitchen.
The cut cookies are placed on a baking tray lined with parchment paper, leaving a little space between them to allow for expansion during baking. The oven should be preheated to 180 degrees Celsius. The cookies bake for about 10-12 minutes, but it is good to check if they are browned after 15 minutes, especially in the case of an electric oven. Once they are ready, they are taken out of the oven and allowed to cool on a wire rack to maintain their crispy texture. The cookies can be decorated with sugar or chocolate glaze to add a festive and delicious touch. This recipe will bring you joy in every bite!
After the mixture has cooled, it is poured over the flour in the bowl, where the beaten egg will also be added, along with freshly squeezed lemon juice, which will provide a pleasant contrast and balanced acidity. These ingredients are mixed well so that the egg is fully integrated into the mixture. If you prefer, you can use a food processor to knead the dough, which will make the process much faster and more efficient. Once the dough becomes homogeneous, it is transferred to a floured surface.
Here, the dough should be lightly kneaded until it becomes elastic, then rolled out with a rolling pin into a sheet about 1 cm thick. The thickness is essential, as dough that is too thin will dry out quickly during baking, and the cookies will become too hard. Once you have obtained an even sheet, cookie cutters can be used to cut out various shapes, and gingerbread men are an excellent choice, especially if you have children who want to help in the kitchen.
The cut cookies are placed on a baking tray lined with parchment paper, leaving a little space between them to allow for expansion during baking. The oven should be preheated to 180 degrees Celsius. The cookies bake for about 10-12 minutes, but it is good to check if they are browned after 15 minutes, especially in the case of an electric oven. Once they are ready, they are taken out of the oven and allowed to cool on a wire rack to maintain their crispy texture. The cookies can be decorated with sugar or chocolate glaze to add a festive and delicious touch. This recipe will bring you joy in every bite!
Ingredients
350g flour 1 tsp baking powder 1 tsp ground ginger - I used less, half, because it seemed too aromatic to me 1 tsp crushed cloves and cinnamon - I used 1 whole but it seemed too "spicy" to me, next time I will reduce it to half 100g honey 50g butter 1 egg 1 tablespoon lemon juice 50g ground hazelnuts or walnuts In the recipe it doesn't say, but from the "liquids" listed I couldn't knead the dough, so I added cream/liquid sour cream just enough to bind it. If I hadn't had liquid cream, I would have added a bit of milk.