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1 Preheat the oven to 375°F (190°C). Heat the
corn syrup until it liquefies, then cool.4 Add the sugar to the bread crumbs mixture
and mix well.7 On a lightly floured work surface, knead the
dough briefly until smooth.2 Sift the flour, baking soda, and spices into a
large bowl. Add the butter.5 Beat the egg into the cooled syrup until
well blended.8 Flour the dough and the work surface well,
then roll the dough out to^1 ⁄ 4 in (5mm) thick.3 Rub together with your fingertips until the
mixture looks like fine bread crumbs.6 Make a well in the flour mixture. Pour in the
syrup mix. Bring together to a rough dough.9 Using the cutter, cut out as many shapes as
possible. Transfer to non-stick baking sheets.Gingerbread Men
All children love to make gingerbread men. This recipe is quick and the dough is easy for little bakers to handle.Special equipment
41 ⁄ 2 in (11cm) gingerbread man cutter
piping bag with thin nozzle (optional)Ingredients
4 tbsp corn syrup
21 ⁄ 3 cups all-purpose flour,
plus extra for dusting
1 tsp baking soda
11 ⁄ 2 tsp ground ginger
11 ⁄ 2 tsp pumpkin pie spice
7 tbsp unsalted butter, softened
and diced(^3) ⁄ 4 cup dark brown sugar
1 large egg
raisins, to decorate
confectioner’s sugar, sifted (optional)
MAKES
16
20
MINS
10–12
MINS
8 WEEKS,
UNBAKED