HOMEMADE GINGER BISCUITS

HOMEMADE GINGER BISCUITS

INGREDIENTS
2 ½ cups plain flour
¾ cup softened butter or margarine
1 large egg
2 tablespoons granulated sugar (for coating)
¼ cup molasses or honey
1 teaspoon baking soda
¼ teaspoon salt
2 teaspoons ground ginger
1 tablespoon water
¾ teaspoon ground cinnamon
1 cup granulated sugar (for rolling)

METHOD

1. Preheat your oven to 180 degrees .
2. Set aside 2 tablespoons of sugar for coating to achieve that delightful crunchy finish.
3. In a large mixing bowl, sift together the plain flour, ground ginger, ground cinnamon, and salt. This will not only combine the ingredients but also aerate the flour for lighter biscuits.
4. In a separate bowl, beat the softened butter or margarine until it’s light and fluffy—this should take about 2-3 minutes. The creaming process is essential to create a tender texture in the final product.
5. Next, beat in the egg, molasses (or honey for a sweeter touch), and the tablespoon of water until the mixture is well combined and smooth.
6. Gradually incorporate the sifted dry ingredients into the butter and molasses mixture, mixing until a dough forms. Be careful not to overmix—just enough until everything comes together.
7. Shape the dough into small balls, around 1 inch in diameter, and roll them in the reserved sugar until they’re fully coated, creating a sugary crust that caramelizes beautifully during baking.
8. Arrange the sugar-coated balls on a baking tray lined with parchment paper, leaving enough space between each one to allow for spreading.
9. Using the bottom of a glass or a cookie cutter, gently flatten each ball, giving them a uniform shape for even baking.
10. Bake the biscuits in your preheated oven for 10 to 15 minutes or until they turn a perfect golden brown, filling your kitchen with the warm, inviting aroma of ginger and spices.
11. Once baked, let them cool slightly on the tray before transferring to a wire rack.