Ginger Nut biscuits.. Eating for Ireland from eatingforireland.com
Introduction
If you love ginger, then you will definitely love ginger biscuits. Ginger biscuits are a classic biscuit that you can find in every household. They are perfect for tea time, breakfast, or as a snack. This recipe is easy to follow and will yield delicious biscuits that are crispy on the outside and soft on the inside.
Ingredients
To make ginger biscuits, you will need the following ingredients:
225g all-purpose flour
1 tsp baking powder
1/2 tsp baking soda
1/4 tsp salt
1 tsp ground ginger
1/2 tsp ground cinnamon
1/4 tsp ground cloves
115g unsalted butter, room temperature
100g granulated sugar
1 large egg
3 tbsp molasses
Instructions
Step 1: Preheat the oven
Preheat the oven to 180°C/350°F/Gas Mark 4.
Step 2: Mix the dry ingredients
In a medium bowl, whisk together the flour, baking powder, baking soda, salt, ginger, cinnamon, and cloves. Set aside.
Step 3: Cream the butter and sugar
In a large bowl, beat the butter and sugar together until light and fluffy, about 3 minutes.
Step 4: Add the egg and molasses
Add the egg and molasses to the butter mixture and beat until well combined.
Step 5: Add the dry ingredients to the wet ingredients
Add the dry ingredients to the wet ingredients and mix until just combined.
Step 6: Form the dough
Form the dough into a ball and wrap it in plastic wrap. Refrigerate for at least 1 hour.
Step 7: Roll out the dough
On a lightly floured surface, roll out the dough to 1/4 inch thickness.
Step 8: Cut out the biscuits
Using a biscuit cutter, cut out the biscuits and place them on a baking sheet lined with parchment paper.
Step 9: Bake the biscuits
Bake the biscuits for 10-12 minutes or until lightly golden brown.
Step 10: Cool the biscuits
Let the biscuits cool on the baking sheet for 5 minutes before transferring them to a wire rack to cool completely.
Nutrition
The following nutrition information is per serving (based on 12 servings):
Calories: 156
Total fat: 7.3g
Saturated fat: 4.5g
Cholesterol: 32mg
Sodium: 115mg
Total carbohydrates: 21.9g
Dietary fiber: 0.5g
Total sugars: 10.2g
Protein: 1.9g
Conclusion
Ginger biscuits are a classic biscuit that is perfect for any occasion. This recipe is easy to follow and will yield delicious biscuits that are crispy on the outside and soft on the inside. Give this recipe a try and enjoy the warm and spicy flavors of ginger in every bite.
