Dorset Fair Gingerbread

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Crisp ginger biscuits such as these were usually on sale at Dorset Fairs.

Ingredients

  • 3 oz softened butter

  • 3 oz soft brown sugar

  • 4 tablespoons golden syrup, warmed

  • 6 oz plain flour

  • 1 level teaspoon baking powder

  • 1 level teaspoon bicarbonate of soda

  • 1 rounded teaspoon ground ginger

Method

  1. Set oven to 400F or mark 6.

  2. Cream together the butter and sugar in a bowl and add the golden syrup, flour, and all other dry ingredients.

  3. Mix well to form a firm dough.

  4. Roll out on a highly floured surface, cut out and form into about 30 small balls and place 4 inches apart on greased baking sheets.

  5. Cook for about 10 minutes until golden brown.

  6. Cool slightly before transferring to a wire rack.

Courtesy of the “Favourite Dorset Recipes” compiled by Amanda Persey and published by J. Salmon Ltd.