Try baking these cinnamon and ginger spiced biscuits created by Shelina Permalloo. Traditionally these are eaten at the Dutch festival "Sinterklaas" on 5th December. They are great with a cuppa and to share with friends.
9 ingredients6 steps
Vegetarian
Ingredients
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For the Biscuits
160gAllinson's plain white flour
1 tspCinnamon (ground)
1 tspGinger (ground)
1 tspMixed spice
1 tspBaking powder
1pinchSalt
100gUnsalted butter (softened)
70gBillington's Unrefined Molasses Sugar
4 tspMilk (whole)
Nutritional information per 39g serving
Energy 205cal
Fat 11g
of which Saturates 6.7g
Carbohydrates 24g
of which Sugars 9.1g
Protein 2.3g
Salt 0.42g
Method
Step 1
Preheat the oven to 180°C (160°C fan, gas mark 4).
Step 2
In a large mixing bowl rub in the flour and butter using the tips of your fingers until you create a very fine crumble.
Ingredients for this step
160gAllinson's plain white flour
100gUnsalted butter (softened)
Step 3
Add all the other ingredients to the bowl and mix until it comes together as a dough.
Ingredients for this step
1 tspCinnamon (ground)
1 tspGinger (ground)
1 tspMixed spice
1 tspBaking powder
70gBillington's Unrefined Molasses Sugar
4 tspMilk (whole)
1pinchSalt
Step 4
Once combined turn it out onto a lightly floured work surface and roll the dough out to a thickness of about 2/3cm.
Step 5
Using an 8cm cookie cutter, cut discs from the dough and place onto a baking tray lined with parchment paper or a silicone mat.
Step 6
Place in the oven and bake the biscuits for 10-15 minutes until golden brown.
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