Chocolate Lenten Gingerbread
Description
Perfectly pairs with tea and coffee. This homemade chocolate fasting gingerbread can include absolutely any additions you like. Cinnamon and coffee impart a special aroma, cocoa adds flavor, and honey—which can be replaced with sugar—provides sweetness. As for other ingredients, feel free to experiment by adding various fruits, poppy seeds, and more.
Instructions
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Step 1
1. Bring the water to a boil. Dissolve the coffee in it, then add cocoa and a pinch of cinnamon. Mix everything thoroughly.
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Step 2
2. Combine the flour with the baking powder and sift into a separate bowl.
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Step 3
3. Rinse the raisins beforehand and dry them. If using nuts in the recipe for making a chocolate Lenten gingerbread, you can pre-dry them in a pan or in the oven.
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Step 4
4. Add honey to the liquid ingredients.
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Step 5
5. And next—odorless vegetable oil. Depending on your taste preferences, homemade lean chocolate gingerbread can be made using olive or sunflower oil.
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Step 6
6. Gradually add the flour, mixing until you get a smooth dough. It should not be too runny, so you might need to increase the amount of flour. Add the nuts and raisins at the end, and mix once again. Prepare a heatproof baking dish by greasing it with oil or lining it with parchment paper. Pour in the dough and place it in the preheated oven.
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Step 7
7. Bake for about half an hour at 200 degrees. This is a simple yet very appetizing way to make a chocolate Lenten gingerbread. Before serving, dust the gingerbread with powdered sugar.