#GingerCrunch #BakingTreats #SweetRecipes
These lightly spiced crunchy biscuits are very moreish and a perfect accompaniment to a really good cup of tea.
Ginger Crunch
Timings.
• Prep Time: 10 mins.
• Baking Time: 20 mins.
• Total Time: 30 mins.
Servings. 16
Ingredients.
• ½ cup (110g/4oz) Butter, softened
• ¼ cup (50g/2 oz) Sugar
• ¾ cup (140g/5oz) Plain/All Purpose Flour
• 1 tsp Baking Powder.
• 1 tsp Ground Ginger
• Stem Ginger (optional)
Topping
• 4 tbsp Icing Sugar
• 2 tbsp Butter
• 1 tsp Ground Ginger
• 3 tsp Golden Syrup
Oven Temperatures:
Preheat the oven:
• Fan Oven: 160°C/320°F.
• Oven: 180°C/360°F.
• Gas Mark 4.
METHOD.
1. Grease and line an 8-inch square tin with foil (this makes it easier to lift the biscuit out).
2. In a bowl cream the butter and sugar together until soft.
3. Add the flour, baking powder and ground ginger and mix well.
4. Press into the prepared tin and bake for 15-20 minutes.
5. For the topping place all the ingredients into a small saucepan and stir over a gentle heat until melted.
6. Pour over the biscuit layer while still warm.
7. If using stem ginger add a little to the top.
8. Allow to cool fully before scoring with a sharp knife and cutting into squares.
9. Mmm, Scrummy!!!
