Gingerbread with spices
12 servings
55 minutes
Spiced gingerbread cookies are a fragrant treat from Austria, traditionally baked during winter holidays. Their taste is rich and warm due to the combination of honey, cinnamon, cloves, and ginger that creates a rich spicy bouquet. These cookies pair perfectly with a cup of hot tea or mulled wine, providing comfort and enjoyment. Their simple preparation and the possibility of decorating with icing make them not only a delicious dessert but also a creative process. They are often made at Christmas and decorated with patterns, turning into festive table decorations. The crispy crust outside and soft texture inside make them indispensable for spice lovers.
1
Melt butter in a pot, add honey, sugar, and spices.
- Butter: 6 tablespoons
- Honey: 50 g
- Sugar: 1 glass
- Cinnamon: 1 teaspoon
- Grated ginger: 1 teaspoon
- Cardamom: pinch
- Ground cloves: 1 teaspoon
- Nutmeg: pinch
2
Pour the mixture into a large bowl and let it cool, then add the beaten egg and mix everything well.
- Chicken egg: 1 piece
3
Sift the flour with baking powder and soda. While constantly stirring, add the flour mixture to the honey-egg mixture. Knead well, wrap in plastic, and refrigerate for 1 hour.
- Wheat flour: 2.5 glasss
- Baking powder (raising agent): 1 teaspoon
- Salt: 15 g
4
Roll out the chilled dough to a thickness of a couple of mm and cut out desired shapes, placing them on a parchment-lined baking sheet. Bake at 175 degrees for 4-5 minutes until browned. Let cool on the sheet.
5
Decorate with icing: whipped egg white + powdered sugar + lemon juice.
