Stem Ginger Biscuits

These ginger biscuits are a perfect accompaniment for a Rhubarb Fool dessert

By The GH Kitchen TeamUpdated: 06 April 2020

Easy biscuit recipe: Stem Ginger Biscuits

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Ready in under 30min and requiring very little equipment, these ginger biscuits are a cheap and easy option to bake.

To be enjoyed on the side of desserts such as a rhubarb fool or a posset, or simply enjoyed by themselves with a cup of tea.

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Yields:

6 serving(s)

Prep Time:

15 mins

Cook Time:

15 mins

Total Time:

30 mins

Cal/Serv:

263

Ingredients

40 g
golden caster sugar
75 g
unsalted butter
2 1/2 Tbsp.
golden syrup
175 g
plain flour
1/2 tsp.
ground ginger
40 g
stem ginger, finely chopped

Directions

1. Step 1
  Preheat oven to 170°C (150°C fan) mark 3. Set aside 1tbsp sugar. Heat the rest gently in a pan with butter and syrup.
2. Step 2
  Stir together flour and ground ginger in a bowl. Take pan off heat, add stem ginger, then stir the syrup into the flour.
3. Step 3
  Pinch off walnut-sized pieces of dough; arrange 2.5cm apart on non-stick baking sheets. Flatten slightly. Gently press a fork into each biscuit, then sprinkle over remaining sugar.
4. Step 4
  Bake for 15-18min until golden. Leave for a few minutes, then transfer to a wire rack to cool.

To Store:

The biscuits will keep well in an airtight tin for up to five days

Per serving:

Calories: 263
Protein: 3g
Fat: 11g
Saturates: 7g
Carbs: 40g
Sugars: 16g
Fibre: 1g

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