Ginger Biscuits
A classic biscuit recipe, updated with a touch of ginger.
Ingredients
- 8 oz flour
- 2 teaspoons ground ginger
- 2 teaspoons baking powder
- 4 oz margarine
- 4 oz sugar
- 1/2 teaspoon Bicarbonate of soda Baking soda dissolved in 1 teaspoon hot water
- 2 large tablespoons golden syrup substitute light corn syrup, warmed
Instructions
- Sift the flour, ginger and baking powder into a bowl.
- Rub in the margarine. Add the sugar, then mix to a dough with the bicarbonate of soda mixture and syrup.
- Roll the mixture into walnut-sized balls and place them on greased baking sheets.
- Press down the centre of each ball with your thumb.
- Bake in a preheated moderately hot oven 200°C (400°F) Gas mark 6 for about 10 minutes.
Calories: 560 kcal
Carbohydrates: 82 g
Protein: 6 g
Fat: 23g
Saturated Fat: 5 g
Sodium: 618 mg
Potassium: 87 mg
Fiber: 2 g
Sugar: 37 g
Vitamin A: 1014 IU
Vitamin C: 1 mg
Calcium: 136 mg
Iron: 3 mg