Honey Gingerbread
4 servings
30 minutes
Honey cake is a fragrant dessert of Russian cuisine with a rich history. In ancient times, cakes were made for holidays, as honey and spices gave them a rich flavor and long shelf life. Its tender, slightly crumbly dough soaked in honey sweetness warms with notes of cinnamon and clove. The nutty crust adds a light crunch, while jam and glaze can make the cake even richer and more festive. It pairs wonderfully with tea or coffee, creating a cozy atmosphere for family gatherings. Suitable as a standalone treat or as a gift, its aroma and taste linger in memory for a long time.
1
Break an egg into a bowl, add sugar and mix, then add honey, cinnamon, and ground cloves, baking soda, mix everything, add flour and knead the dough with a whisk for 5-10 minutes. To make the dough dark, add burnt sugar; for this, burn 1-2 pieces of sugar in a small pan, dilute with 1.5-2 tablespoons of water, boil, and add to the dough along with honey.
- Chicken egg: 1 piece
- Sugar: 0.5 glass
- Honey: 150 g
- Cinnamon: to taste
- Cloves: to taste
- Baking soda: 0.5 teaspoon
- Wheat flour: 2 glasss
2
Place the dough on a baking sheet greased with oil and sprinkled with flour, flatten it, sprinkle with chopped almonds or nuts, and put it in a warm oven for 15-20 minutes.
- Almond: 50 g
3
Cool the finished gingerbread, cut it, and place it on a plate. You can cut the gingerbread in half, spread jam on it, and cover it with icing on top. After that, cut it like cookies.
