Lenten Honey Gingerbread
Description
The recipe won't take much time. I'll go into more detail below,
Instructions
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Step 1
Prepare all the ingredients.
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Step 2
In a saucepan, melt half the sugar until liquid. It should darken and turn brown.
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Step 3
Carefully pour the hot water into the saucepan and stir until smooth. Add the remaining sugar and stir until the sugar has completely dissolved.
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Step 4
Let the mixture cool slightly, then stir in the honey. Mix again.
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Step 5
Pour the sweet liquid mixture into a bowl, add the vegetable oil, and mix until smooth.
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Step 6
Sift half the flour and the baking powder into a bowl. Add ground cinnamon and ginger.
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Step 7
Mix until smooth. Then gradually begin adding the second half of the flour and knead into a uniform dough.
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Step 8
The dough should not stick to your hands and should be pliable.
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Step 9
Divide the dough into portion-sized pieces, roll them into balls, and flatten them slightly. Place on a baking sheet and bake for 15–20 minutes in an oven preheated to 180°C.
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Step 10
Cool the finished gingerbread on a wire rack.
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Step 11
For the glaze, mix sugar with water, bring to a boil, and simmer the syrup over low heat for about 10 minutes.
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Step 12
Pour glaze over the gingerbread cookies or dip them whole. Let the glaze set.
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Step 13
Honey lenten gingerbreads are ready. Enjoy your meal!