Ingredients and Kitchen Equipment
Ingredients:
- 2½ cups cake flour
- ¾ cup margarine (softened)
- 1 large egg
- ¼ cup molasses or honey
- 2 tablespoons sugar (for coating)
- 1 teaspoon bicarbonate of soda
- ¼ teaspoon salt
- 2 teaspoons ground ginger
- 1 tablespoon water
- ¾ teaspoon cinnamon
- 1 cup sugar
Kitchen Equipment:
- Mixing bowls
- Baking pan
- Sifter
- Measuring cups and spoons
- Electric mixer
- Baking parchment
Preparation Steps
- Preheat and Prepare: Preheat your oven to 175 degrees Celsius. Set aside 2 tablespoons of sugar for coating.
- Sift and Mix: In a bowl, sift together flour, ginger, cinnamon, salt, and soda.
- Cream and Combine: In a large bowl, cream together softened margarine and 1 cup of sugar until fluffy and light. Beat in the egg, then stir in molasses (or honey) and water until well combined.
- Gradual Incorporation: Gradually add the sifted dry ingredients into the molasses mixture, stirring until thoroughly combined.
- Shape and Coat: Shape the dough into 24 balls and roll each ball into the reserved 2 tablespoons of sugar until coated.
- Bake to Perfection: Place the sugar-coated balls on a baking pan, slightly flattening each with the bottom of a glass. Bake for 10 to 15 minutes or until golden brown.
- Indulge: Once baked, let the ginger biscuits cool slightly before indulging in the delightful combination of spicy and sweet flavors.
Tips for Success
- Perfectly Softened Margarine: Ensure your margarine is softened but not melted for the ideal biscuit texture.
- Even Coating: To get an even coating of sugar on the biscuits, roll them gently in the sugar, ensuring each one is thoroughly covered.
- Uniform Size: Aim for uniform-sized dough balls to ensure even baking.
Kitchen Equipment Essentials
Before diving into this delightful recipe, make sure your kitchen is equipped with the following essentials:
- Mixing bowls
- Baking pan
- Sifter
- Measuring cups and spoons
- Electric mixer
- Baking parchment
Leftover Love
These ginger biscuits are best enjoyed fresh. However, if you have any leftovers, store them in an airtight container to maintain their delightful texture and flavor.